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In 1998, Thompson was nominated to the Democratic ticket to face incumbent [[Frank Riggs]]. Due to public discontent with the policies of his predecessor and his popularity as a State Senator, Thompson won the election and was duly sworn in on January 3, 1999. After being elected, he founded the [[Congressional Wine Caucus]], which is designed to make Congressmen aware of the concerns of the winemaking industry.
In 1998, Thompson was nominated to the Democratic ticket to face incumbent [[Frank Riggs]]. Due to public discontent with the policies of his predecessor and his popularity as a State Senator, Thompson won the election and was duly sworn in on January 3, 1999. After being elected, he founded the [[Congressional Wine Caucus]], which is designed to make Congressmen aware of the concerns of the winemaking industry.
==Record==
==Record==
The fact that he is Catholic and pro-choice has led to some controversy, however he has managed to win re-election in 2000,2002,2004, and 2006. In the House, he has managed to secure a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, which has authority over revenue bills and the Intelligence Committee where he chairs the Terrorism Subcommittee.
The fact that he is Catholic and pro-choice has led to some controversy, however he has managed to win re-election in 2000,2002,2004, and 2006. In the House, he has managed to secure a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, which has authority over revenue bills and the Intelligence Committee where he chairs the Terrorism Subcommittee. He tends to toe the party line on most issues.
==Passenger Bill of Rights==
==Passenger Bill of Rights==
In 2007, he introduced the Airplane Passenger Bill of Rights, a bill that if passed, would require airlines to allow passengers to deplane after delays over three hours. It would require water and food to be distributed as well. Currently it is still stuck in committee.
In 2007, he introduced the Airplane Passenger Bill of Rights, a bill that if passed, would require airlines to allow passengers to deplane after delays over three hours. It would require water and food to be distributed as well. Currently it is still stuck in committee.