Press Releases

Congressman Thompson on President Trump's Afghanistan Deployment Announcement

Washington – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) issued the following statement concerning President Trump's recent announcement to deploy more U.S. troops to Afghanistan.

August 15, 2017 (WASHINGTON) – Today, the twelve Democratic members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), sent the below letter to Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and the Republican members of the Committee to urge the Committee hold hearings on domestic terrorism.

Washington – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) calls for the removal of all confederate monuments and emblems in the United States Capitol and on the Mississippi state flag.

"Confederate memorabilia have no place in this country and especially not in the United States Capitol. These images symbolize a time of racial discrimination and segregation that continues to haunt this country and many African-Americans who still to this day face racism and bigotry."

Congressman Thompson Announces $55,750 Grant for Grenada Safe Room

Washington – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced the approval of a $55,750 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant, being paid to the City of Grenada for phase two of the emergency safe room construction.

VIDEO: Congressman Thompson Announces Congressional Task Force in Democratic Weekly Address

Washington – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) delivered the Weekly Democratic Address announcing the commencement of the Congressional Task Force on Election Security geared to investigate Russia's possible involvement in the 2016 presidential election.

Congressman Thompson Supports USDOT EAS program for Greenville Airport

Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Boutique Airlines has been re-selected to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to the Mid-Delta Regional Airport in Greenville, Mississippi.

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is in full support of the USDOT's continuous support in providing travel services to the Mississippi Delta.

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $299,995 to Jackson State University.

CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES Brownfield Grants Awarded to the Mississippi Second Congressional District

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded six Brownfields grants to entities in the Mississippi Second Congressional District. The amount awarded totals $1.3 million.