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Bolton, MS – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced winners of the 2021 Second Congressional "Artistic Discovery" Virtual Art Competition. There were 6 schools that participated and 74 pieces of artwork. This year's 1st Place winner is Ari Perkins of Ida B. Wells APAC located in Jackson, Mississippi. I would like to extend my congratulations to Ari and the Ida B. Wells APAC's Art Program for placing #1 in this year's competition.
I am proud to request funding for the following Community Projects – which will benefit the diverse communities in my congressional district – in the FY 2022 appropriations legislation that is currently under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee:
(Projects are listed in alphabetical order based on project name.)
Community Project Fund Requests
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.
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:
RECIPIENT/AIRPORT | AMOUNT | CONTACT |
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and City of Jackson | $57,162 | Mr. Paul Brown, Chief Executive Officer (601) 664-3500 |
BOLTON, M.S. – Rep. Bennie Thompson sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, Michael E. Horowitz asking for an investigation into the mounting allegations presented to his office by the union and employees at the Yazoo City Federal Correctional Complex. These very serious allegations range from sexual misconduct, safety violations, inmate health issues and illegal staff searches. If not addressed it can be detrimental to the prison system, employees, inmates, and surrounding community.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $$539,710 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "CAREER: Climate Resilient Landslide Repair on Expansive Soil Using Vetiver Grass," is under the direction of Mohammad Sadik Khan.
House Passed American Rescue Plan Last Week to Crush COVID-19 Virus, Get the Economy Moving with Shots in Arms, Money in Pockets, Children in Schools and People in Jobs
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI –Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, will host a press conference Monday, March, 8th at 2:00 p. m. after voting to pass the American Rescue Plan in the House last week to help crush the COVID-19 virus and get the economy moving again with shots in arms, money in pockets, children in schools and people in jobs.
House Passed American Rescue Plan Last Week to Crush COVID-19 Virus, Get the Economy Moving with Shots in Arms, Money in Pockets, Children in Schools and People in Jobs
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI –Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, will host a press conference Monday, March, 8th at 9:00 a. m. after voting to pass the American Rescue Plan in the House last week to help crush the COVID-19 virus and get the economy moving again with shots in arms, money in pockets, children in schools and people in jobs.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 9051, Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020.