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July 11, 2025

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $570,950 to Copiah County Airport through the Federal Aviation Administration.

July 9, 2025

BOLTON, MS – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) is pleased to announce that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Tougaloo College a grant totaling $2,245,846.00 for the project titled “Implementation Project: Strengthening the STEM Pathway through a Holistic Multi-layer Approach.” The award, under the direction of Dr.

July 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) voted against House Republicans’ ‘One Big Ugly Bill’ (H.R.

July 3, 2025

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced two federal grants awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support critical airport infrastructure improvements in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District.

June 12, 2025

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that Jackson State University has been awarded a $199,755 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support cutting-edge research in traffic signal control systems.

May 28, 2025

BOLTON, MS – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces the Military Academy appointments for the Second Congressional District. 

May 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) voted against House Republicans' Reconciliation Bill (H.R.