Press Releases
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:
RECIPIENT/AIRPORT | AMOUNT | CONTACT |
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and City of Jackson | $57,162 | Mr. Paul Brown, Chief Executive Officer (601) 664-3500 |
BOLTON, M.S. – Rep. Bennie Thompson sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, Michael E. Horowitz asking for an investigation into the mounting allegations presented to his office by the union and employees at the Yazoo City Federal Correctional Complex. These very serious allegations range from sexual misconduct, safety violations, inmate health issues and illegal staff searches. If not addressed it can be detrimental to the prison system, employees, inmates, and surrounding community.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $$539,710 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "CAREER: Climate Resilient Landslide Repair on Expansive Soil Using Vetiver Grass," is under the direction of Mohammad Sadik Khan.
House Passed American Rescue Plan Last Week to Crush COVID-19 Virus, Get the Economy Moving with Shots in Arms, Money in Pockets, Children in Schools and People in Jobs
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI –Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, will host a press conference Monday, March, 8th at 2:00 p. m. after voting to pass the American Rescue Plan in the House last week to help crush the COVID-19 virus and get the economy moving again with shots in arms, money in pockets, children in schools and people in jobs.
House Passed American Rescue Plan Last Week to Crush COVID-19 Virus, Get the Economy Moving with Shots in Arms, Money in Pockets, Children in Schools and People in Jobs
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI –Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, will host a press conference Monday, March, 8th at 9:00 a. m. after voting to pass the American Rescue Plan in the House last week to help crush the COVID-19 virus and get the economy moving again with shots in arms, money in pockets, children in schools and people in jobs.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 9051, Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson voted to pass H.R. 133, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. After months of negotiations and numerous proposals passed in the House of Representatives, a deal was reached on Sunday and later voted on Monday evening.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimated thousands of Mississippians will gain access to high-speed broadband through the Commission's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. Following is a list of winning bidders, number of homes and businesses to be served, and total support for 10 years in Mississippi, by county:
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Congressman Thompson is Re-Elected as Chairman of House Committee on Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement after he was re-elected as Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security by the House Democratic Caucus:
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Developmenthas awarded $1,048,500 in funds through the Multi-Family Housing Loan Guarantees Program to Yates Street II, LP located in Coahoma County.