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Press Release: Mike Thompson to Lead Doggett Medicare Bill Expanding Dental, Vision and Hearing Coverage

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Rep. Mike Thompson will advance a bill to expand Medicare coverage for dental, vision, and hearing care.

Investivoq AI Summary

Bill leadership changes: U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett said he will hand off efforts to advance his Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act to Rep. Mike Thompson in the next Congress, as Doggett prepares to retire.

What the measure would do: The proposal would expand Medicare to cover services such as dental care, eyeglasses, hearing exams and hearing aids. The release says the bill is backed by several advocacy groups and is intended to address gaps in current Medicare coverage.

Supporters’ case: Doggett and Thompson said broader coverage could help older adults and people with disabilities maintain health and avoid problems linked to untreated vision, hearing and dental issues. The release also cites a 2024 poll showing broad public support for such an expansion.

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Mike Thompson Fundraising

Mike Thompson Fundraising

Mike Thompson recently disclosed $1.0M of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2026. This was the 111th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 51.6% came from individual donors.

Thompson disclosed $580.4K of spending. This was the 298th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Thompson disclosed $1.5M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 244th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Mike Thompson's fundraising on Investivoq.

Mike Thompson Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mike Thompson:

  • H.R.10508: To strengthen services provided in rural areas, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.9489: GRACE for Military Survivors Act
  • H.R.9041: America Bikes Act
  • H.R.8910: SLUSH FUND Act of 2026
  • H.R.7810: Lowering Student Loans Act
  • H.R.7636: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the individual tariff refund credit.

You can track bills proposed by Mike Thompson on Investivoq's politician page for Thompson.

2026 California's 4th Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $31,810,043 of spending in California's 4th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $12,890,276 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • NEW LEADERSHIP NOW ($6,150,265)
  • BDA PAC ($4,770,000)
  • ARTICLE ONE PAC ($999,335)
  • CENTER FORWARD COMMITTEE ($750,000)
  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ($115,157)

The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 California's 4th congressional district election.