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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

Bolton, MS — Congressman Thompson is pleased to announce that the City of Jackson (JTRAN) has been awarded a grant of $13,717,447 through the U. S. Department of Transportation FY24 Bus & Bus Facilities Grant Program. This significant funding will support the Low-Emission Bus Fleet Modernization Project, which aims to replace, expand, and modernize JTRAN's existing fleet with hybrid and propane-powered buses.

Bolton, MS — Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault has been awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant is part of the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) program and amounts to $135,000.

Bolton, MS — The Office of Representative Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce the awarding of a grant from the Department of Transportation for the City of Belzoni, MS. The FY24 AIG Grant has been allocated to the Belzoni Municipal Airport in the amount of $172,000.

Bolton, MS — Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5.2 million in 17 new grants supporting urban agriculture and innovative production. Among the recipients, the only project selected from Mississippi was the Mississippi Community House Development Organization in Vicksburg, MS.

Washington, D.C. –  Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), former Chairman of the Bipartisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, released the below statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Trump v. United States: