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Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $76,912 in Project Safe Neighborhood funds to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $242,496 in grant funds through the Office of Justice Program to Mississippi Department of Human Services. These funds will be used to promote the safety and security of the youth and staff at Oakley Youth Development Center.

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:

(Washington D.C.) – United States Congressman Bennie Thompson voted for the Build Back Better Act, which delivers once-in-a-generation action to bring down the everyday costs that burden Mississippi families. This landmark legislation creates good paying jobs, cuts middle class taxes, and lowers the costs of health care, childcare, and family care to be fully paid for by holding the wealthiest few and biggest corporations liable to pay their fair share.
Build Back Better Act impact on Mississippi:

(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Bennie Thompson announces the City of Jackson, Mississippi will receive $20,000,000 from the United States Department of Transportation Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grant Program to help rebuild Medgar Evers Boulevard.
"These dollars can assist the City of Jackson in addressing their infrastructure needs. I look towards acquiring additional funds through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act."

(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson announced the application period for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program opened on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 8 a.m. ET and will close on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 5 p.m. ET.