Press Releases
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Commerce has awarded an Economic Development Administration grant in the amount of $250,000 to the South Delta Planning and Development District, Inc.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement:
“This is an incredible milestone towards ensuring access to safe drinking water for the Jackson, Mississippi community,” said Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02). “It is a testament to the work Congress has done to provide this funding to Jackson through the bipartisan 2023 federal budget and is a first step in resolving the water crisis for the citizens of Jackson. The continued dedication and commitment of President Biden’s administration is essential and very much appreciated.”
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement:
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) welcomes a new intern to his Washington, D.C. office. Caleb Bearman is a native of Madison, Mississippi. He is the son of Chuck and Mary Ann Bearman. Caleb is a junior at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, majoring in Political Science. He is a Dean’s List Scholar, a Helen Young Scholar, and a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Caleb was the International Disaster Response and Recovery Team Intern for the Salvation Army World Service Office in the Fall of 2022.
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, Troy A. Carter, Sr., Dina Titus, and Brian Higgins announced the creation of the Congressional Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus to promote the benefits of resilience and the need for equity in the country’s disaster preparedness and response infrastructure. |
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $500,000 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "Excellence in Research: Spontaneous Nucleation Strategy for High-Quality Perovskite Films" is under the direction of Dai Qilin. |
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $999,999 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing food security and climate resilience (MS)" is under the direction of Joseph Whittaker. |
Bolton, MS – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced winners of the 2023 Second Congressional “Artistic Discovery” Art Competition. This year’s 1st Place winner is Arthur Davis from Vicksburg High School. I would like to extend my congratulations to Arthur Davis and Vicksburg High School for placing first in this year’s competition.
(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announces Mississippi’s open application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. |

