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July 19, 2021

(Bolton, Mississippi) – Today, Rep. Bennie Thompson announced the state of Mississippi will receive $3,518,266 through FEMA FY 2021 preparedness grants allocations. Funds will be allotted to the State Homeland Security Grant Program's Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S).

July 1, 2021
Speech

Click here to view video on H.Res.503, bill to establish select committee to investigate January 6 Insurrection.

June 28, 2021

(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) –Congressman Bennie Thompson announced the introduction of Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River along with Reps McCollum, Bush, Cohen, and Yarmuth.

June 25, 2021

(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) –Congressman Bennie Thompson announced his support for the Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-Eligible Residents Now (COVER Now) Act.

May 20, 2021

United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) along with other House Democrats introduced the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act. The bill addresses the insurrection with $1.9 billion in funding to respond to the tragic events of that day.

May 13, 2021

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program today.

May 12, 2021

(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced more than $400 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan.

May 11, 2021

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $3,992,148 to the City of Greenville for the Greenville Mid-Delta Airport.

May 7, 2021

(BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is urging hardworking families in Mississippi's Second Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible.