Press Releases

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

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) recognizes New Orleans Saints linebacker and Collins, Miss. native, Demario Davis, for his service of preparing and distributing care packages to families affected by the Trump administration's ‘Zero Tolerance' policy.

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.

The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods Program is to ensure youth have access to great schools.

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Endangered Historic Place in Mississippi Second Congressional District

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the National Trust for Historic Preservation has unveiled its 2018 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places with one location being identified in the Mississippi Second Congressional District.

Congressman Thompson Addresses Failure of Grant Paperwork Submission in Sec. Hosemann Letter

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) sent a letter to Mississippi Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann, urging him to submit paperwork on behalf of the state required to receive grant funding from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

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.