Press Releases
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1,671,740 in grant funds to the following:
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $2,129,752 in funds through the Economic Adjustment Assistance Program to the Coahoma County Board of Supervisors. |
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. |
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced Mississippi’s open application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. |
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $48,631,102 in grant funds to the following:
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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will attend the promotion ceremony for Jackson, Mississippi native and Tougaloo College alumna, United States Coast Guard Captain Zeita Merchant. This event marks a historic occasion for the United States Coast Guard and is a source of immense pride for Mississippi as Capt. Merchant will become the first African American woman to achieve the rank of rear admiral in the service's nearly 234-year history.
Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) requested the United States Department of Justice to open an investigation into the disappearance of Jackson, Mississippi resident Mr. Dau Mabil.
“After receiving calls from concerned constituents, I am committed to leveraging all resources to support a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Mabil's disappearance. Therefore, I urge the Department of Justice to work with state and local officials.”
CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES WINNER OF MISSISSIPPI’S 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2024 ART COMPETITION |
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has awarded $405,435 in grant funds through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy and Energy |
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded $1,800,000 in funds through the 2024 Delta Workforce Grant Program to the following: |