Press Releases

Chairman Thompson Statement on HHS OIG Report on Family Separation

Congressman Bennie Thompson's Statement on Medgar Evers Bill

WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement on reintroducing the Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act:

Chairman Thompson: Trump Shutdown to Blame for Airport Lines

January 14, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news reports of airport delays and terminal closures across the country:

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GAO REPORT FROM AUGUST: Trump's Wall Set to Waste Billions, Provide No Measurable Benefit

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Chairman Thompson: Administration Must Disavow Reports Trump Wants to Raid Disaster Recovery Funds to Pay for Wall

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Chairman Thompson on First Missed Paycheck Tomorrow for DHS and Other Federal Employees

Chairman Thompson: Sowing Fear, Trump Lies Directly to American People

January 8, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on President Trump's primetime address on border security and immigration:

House Passes Extension of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program