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Thompson Statement on Republican Sham Resolution

July 18, 2018 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on H.Res. 990, a non-binding resolution brought up by House Republicans. The resolution, driven by partisan politics, does nothing to fix our immigration system or help reunite families.

Congressman Thompson's Statement on the Reopening of Emmett Till's Case

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to reopen the cold case of Emmett Till:

Congressman Thompson's Statement on Trump's Supreme Court Nominee

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement on President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh:

Congressman Thompson Recognizes Mississippian for Aiding Children at the Border

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) recognizes New Orleans Saints linebacker and Collins, Miss. native, Demario Davis, for his service of preparing and distributing care packages to families affected by the Trump administration's ‘Zero Tolerance' policy.

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $6 Million Awarded to Delta Health Alliance, Inc.

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Education under the Promise Neighborhoods Implementation Grants Program has awarded $6 Million to the Delta Health Alliance, Inc.

The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods Program is to ensure youth have access to great schools.

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Endangered Historic Place in Mississippi Second Congressional District

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the National Trust for Historic Preservation has unveiled its 2018 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places with one location being identified in the Mississippi Second Congressional District.