Press Releases

Congressman Thompson Announced $1,467,283 in CDBG Funds Awarded to the City of Jackson

September 15, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development has awarded $1,467,283 in CDBG CARES Act funds to the City of Jackson Office of Housing & Community Development.

Congressman Thompson Announced $157,500 awarded to Mississippi Second Congressional District Community-Based Organizations

September 10, 2020

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BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas in partnership with Mississippi-based community banks has awarded $157,500 to local community-based organizations.

Congressman Thompson Selects Two Interns for District Office

September 4, 2020

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BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced his selection of two interns; Ashley Shelby and Jordan Jefferson. Ashley and Jordan will be assigned to a district office and will participate in the daily operation of a Congressional office.

Congressman Thompson Votes to Save the U.S. Postal Service and the Right to Vote From the Trump Administration’s Assaults

August 22, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, with the U.S. Postal Service under assault from the Trump Administration, Rep. Thompson voted to pass H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act.

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $600,000 Awarded to Municipalities in the Mississippi Second Congressional District

July 29, 2020

Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Stephanie Booker

July 29, 2020 601-866-9003

Rep. Thompson Votes to Pass the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act

July 28, 2020

Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Ty James

July 28, 2020 202-225-5876

CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $1.7 Million AWARDED TO ISSAQUENA COUNTY

July 25, 2020