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December 21, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson voted to pass H.R. 133, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. After months of negotiations and numerous proposals passed in the House of Representatives, a deal was reached on Sunday and later voted on Monday evening.

December 17, 2020
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December 9, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimated thousands of Mississippians will gain access to high-speed broadband through the Commission's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction.

Following is a list of winning bidders, number of homes and businesses to be served, and total support for 10 years in Mississippi, by county:

County

December 4, 2020

Congressman Thompson is Re-Elected as Chairman of House Committee on Homeland Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement after he was re-elected as Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security by the House Democratic Caucus:

November 6, 2020
Newsletter Archive

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. Click here to read the newsletter.
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November 6, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Developmenthas awarded $1,048,500 in funds through the Multi-Family Housing Loan Guarantees Program to Yates Street II, LP located in Coahoma County.

November 3, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $186,644 in FY 2020 Project Safe Neighborhood funds to the Mississippi Division of Public Safety Planning.

Project Safe Neighborhood provides the critical funding, resources, and training for law enforcement and prosecutors to combat violent crime and make their communities safer through a comprehensive approach to public safety.

November 2, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Developmenthas awarded $2,345,000 in funds through the Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program to Grande Delta Corporation located in Isola, Mississippi.

October 27, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has awarded funds through the Rural Water and Wastewater Program to Mississippi Second District.

Recipient

Grant

Loan

Purpose

October 27, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has awarded funds through the Communities and Facilities Program to Mississippi Second District.

Recipient

Amount

Purpose

Carroll County Board of Supervisors

Rickie Corley, President