Press Releases

Bolton, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health a Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services program in the amount of $563,053.

Bolton , MS – Congressman Bennie Thompson is proud to announce that Millsaps College has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) with a total amount of $388,623.00. This significant grant is for a project entitled "Active Learning Sociocultural Progression through Adapted Classroom Environments," under the direction of Elizabeth Hussa.

Jackson, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the following Airport Improvement Program grants:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson proudly acknowledges the completion of the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This vital initiative addresses the long-standing discrimination experienced by farmers and ranchers in USDA loan programs.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announces the start of the annual 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Students who attend middle or high schools in Mississippi’s 2^nd Congressional District are eligible to participate.

BOLTON, MS- Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announces the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding $26.8 million in legal services grants to a total of 108 public and non-profit organizations with the goal of increasing access to legal services for eligible Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness.

CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES DRA AWARDS TO THE TOWN OF GEORGETOWN AND THE TOWN OF SIDON