Press Releases
Congressman Thompson's Statement on the Reopening of Emmett Till's Case
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to reopen the cold case of Emmett Till:
Congressman Thompson's Statement on Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement on President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh:
Congressman Thompson Recognizes Mississippian for Aiding Children at the Border
Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $6 Million Awarded to Delta Health Alliance, Inc.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Education under the Promise Neighborhoods Implementation Grants Program has awarded $6 Million to the Delta Health Alliance, Inc.
Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Endangered Historic Place in Mississippi Second Congressional District
Congressman Thompson Addresses Failure of Grant Paperwork Submission in Sec. Hosemann Letter
Press Release: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Offer of Appointment to the United States Military Academy
BOLTON, MS – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces an offer of appointment to the United States Military Academy for the Second Congressional District.
Congressman Thompson Votes NO on GOP Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) voted NO on H.R. 2, commonly known as the GOP Farm Bill of 2018.
Congressman Thompson's Medgar Evers National Monument Act Passes House
WASHINGTON – Last night, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02)'s legislation, to designate the Jackson home of the late Civil Rights icon, Medgar Evers' a national monument, passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Thompson Statement on Omnibus
Bill includes election security funds and grants for non-profits
March 22, 2018 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act: