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October 25, 2023

[Washington, D.C.] – Today, Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS02) announced that Mississippi was awarded

October 23, 2023

[Washington, D.C.] – The United States Department of Agriculture and Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS02) announces 37 counties, with farmland in Mississippi, as disaster designation areas after suffering from a drought lasting more than eight weeks. This allows Mississippi Farmers, in the primary counties, eight months to apply and be considered for the Farm Service Agency emergency loan assistance.

October 23, 2023

[Washington, D.C.] – Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS02) announces that the Southeast Biotech Collaborative (SEBC) has been announced as one of the recipients of the Tech Hub Strategy Grant.

October 20, 2023

[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 the guilty pleas by top Trump Campaign lawyers Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro:

September 30, 2023

[Washington, D.C.] – Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the House of Representatives has taken decisive action to prevent a looming government shutdown by swiftly passing a crucial stopgap measure. This legislation secures government funding for the next 45 days, averting a potentially devastating crisis.

September 29, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement:

September 29, 2023

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) is gearing up to host his Annual College and Career Fair. The College and Career Fair will feature prospective employers.  Also, various universities and community colleges, both in-state and out-of-state, will be available to discuss educational opportunities. Fair attendees will be able to meet one-on-one with prospective employers.

September 28, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1,900,000 in Grant Funds to the following:

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September 26, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a grant in the amount of $28,500 to the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) for the "Main Street as a Destination" project serving 16 Appalachian