Press Releases
BOLTON, MS – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) will host a town hall to address Trump’s cuts to the Department of Education, Department of Health & Human Services, Social Security Administration, and other key government programs in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District. The discussion will cover how these proposed cuts could impact students, seniors, and low-income families who depend on federal programs.
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BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Second Congressional District’s “Artistic Discovery” Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students in the Second District. WHO: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson WHAT: Second Congressional District’s “Artistic Discovery” Art Competition |
BOLTON, MS – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) is pleased to announce that the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has been awarded $2,458,383 through a Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). |
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) criticizes the Trump administration for its hypocrisy in erasing World War II veteran and civil rights leader Medgar Evers from the Arlington National Cemetery website.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement on the passing of former Mississippi State Representative Robert G. Clark, a trailblazer whose tireless work reshaped the political and educational landscape of our state: |
(BOLTON, MS) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement regarding the ongoing mail delays at the Jackson Processing Facility: "My office has been made aware of the persistent mail delays at the Jackson Processing Facility, which have caused significant inconvenience to residents and businesses in the region. I understand the frustrations these delays have caused, and I want to assure my constituents that I am actively engaged in addressing this issue. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson announced that the application period for Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants is now open. |
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) invites residents of Mississippi’s Second Congressional District to join an important town hall discussion on the impact of President Trump’s executive orders. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), former Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, released the following statement on news the FBI has sent detailed information on 5,000 employees who worked on January 6 cases to the Justice Department: |
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bennie G. |