Press Releases
(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) –Congressman Bennie Thompson announced the introduction of Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River along with Reps McCollum, Bush, Cohen, and Yarmuth. This legislation will coordinate restoration and resilience opportunities up and down the Mississippi River corridor, the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Act (MRRRI) alongside Rep. Betty McCollum (MN-04), Rep. Cori Bush (MO-01), Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Rep. John Yarmuth (KY-03). |
(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) –Congressman Bennie Thompson announced his support for the Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-Eligible Residents Now (COVER Now) Act. This landmark legislation authorizes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to work directly with counties, cities, and other political subdivisions to expand Medicaid coverage. It would allow local healthcare providers to help vulnerable residents in States which have declined to accept federal resources for Medicaid expansion. |
United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) along with other House Democrats introduced the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act. The bill addresses the insurrection with $1.9 billion in funding to respond to the tragic events of that day. Informed by the recommendations of the Task Force 1-6 Capitol Security Review led by Lieutenant General (Retired) Russel L.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program today.
(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced more than $400 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $3,992,148 to the City of Greenville for the Greenville Mid-Delta Airport.
The funds will be used to rehabilitate Taxiway A and B to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris.
For additional information contact, Mr. Sam Washington, Airport Director at (662) 334-3121 extension 11.
(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is urging hardworking families in Mississippi's Second Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible.
(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is urging hardworking families in Mississippi's Second Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible.
Bolton, MS – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced winners of the 2021 Second Congressional "Artistic Discovery" Virtual Art Competition. There were 6 schools that participated and 74 pieces of artwork. This year's 1st Place winner is Ari Perkins of Ida B. Wells APAC located in Jackson, Mississippi. I would like to extend my congratulations to Ari and the Ida B. Wells APAC's Art Program for placing #1 in this year's competition.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.