Biography
Bennie G. Thompson serves in the U.S. House of Representatives for MS District 2.
Bennie G. Thompson began the current period of service in 2025.
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Office address
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, MS 20515
Washington, MS 20515
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Sponsored Legislation
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency ActLatest action: 2026-02-04 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Latest action: 2026-02-03 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection ActLatest action: 2026-01-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement ActLatest action: 2025-12-10 — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes.Latest action: 2025-09-10 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency ActLatest action: 2025-08-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement ActLatest action: 2025-07-22 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification ActLatest action: 2026-03-17 — Received in the Senate.
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Commemorating and honoring the 40-year anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and recognizing the important role nuclear power plays in energizing life in Mississippi.Latest action: 2025-07-02 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties ActLatest action: 2025-04-10 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Cosponsored Legislation
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Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Latest action: 2026-04-16 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office ActLatest action: 2026-04-14 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Books Save Lives ActLatest action: 2026-04-09 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease ActLatest action: 2025-02-24 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Extending WIC for New Moms ActLatest action: 2026-03-24 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Save the World Cup ActLatest action: 2026-03-18 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protect World Cup Attendees ActLatest action: 2026-03-18 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Momnibus ActLatest action: 2026-03-18 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Safe Passage to the World Cup ActLatest action: 2026-03-18 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.Latest action: 2026-03-18 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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