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January 29, 2026

Bolton, MS, MS — Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that $1,063,438.20 in federal FEMA funding has been awarded to Montgomery County to support permanent repairs and hazard mitigation improvements to Wilkins Chapel County Road and Sayles County Road foll

January 28, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) proudly announces the 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District.

January 14, 2026
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Welcome to the 2025 Year in Review for Mississippi’s Second Congressional District. This report highlights my work in Congress, key legislative priorities, moments in the district, and ongoing efforts to put people ahead of politics. As we look ahead to 2026, I remain committed to putting the people of the Second District first.

January 12, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement condemning the alleged arson at Beth Israel Synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi:

January 6, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), former Chairman of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, released the below opening statement for the Democratic hearing marking the five-year anniversary of the attack:

December 30, 2025

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced multiple federal transportation and safety grants awarded to communities across Mississippi’s Second Congressional District to improve roadway safety, strengthen planning efforts, and support aviation infrastructure.

December 30, 2025

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced a $416,214 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office to continue leading the Mississippi Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

December 11, 2025

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded two FY26 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $176,635 to support aviation infrastructure upgrades in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District.

December 1, 2025
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Welcome to The Thompson Report on the Second Congressional District of Mississippi. Inside you will find information about the District, grants, legislative actions and more. My monthly newsletter will be distributed by email to constituents. Spread the word, and share this newsletter. Visit my website to subscribe or unsubscribe to the newsletter.