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Democrat
· U.S. House · Mississippi 2nd
Bennie Thompson
Serving since 1993. Currently representing Mississippi in the U.S. House.
Years in office
33
House
Votes this Congress
40
recorded
Aligns with majority
36%
on 36 decided
Raised this cycle
–
not on ballot
How they vote vs. the majority
Of 36 decided roll-call votes this Congress, the member voted with the majority outcome on 13 and against on 23.
Voted with majority outcome (13)Voted against majority (23)
Recent votes that matter
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NAY
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act; and providing for consideration …
YEA
ROTOR Act
YEA
Information Quality Assurance Act
YEA
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
NAY
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act; and providing for consideration …
Where the money comes from
Top contributing sources, current cycle
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What they’re working on
Bills sponsored, current Congress
Committee assignments
1 assignment · Source: House Clerk
House Committee on Homeland Security
Ranking Member
Reach Bennie’s office
Official channels · Source: Congress.gov
Washington office
(202) 225-5876
Official website
benniethompson.house.gov/
Office
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
Cosponsored legislation
Bills Bennie has signed on to support
Co-Sponsored Legislation
3094PREP Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 27, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
REHIRE Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 27, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 27, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
ASAP Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 20, 2026Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Patients First Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 20, 2026Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]
Out of CommitteeIntroduced: Aug 3, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 – 2.
Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 3, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 3, 2026Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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News mentioning Bennie
Recent coverage · Source: Google News
Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Head Start Grant Awards for Mississippi Children and Families
Congressman Bennie Thompson talks redistricting at Jackson town hall – The Clarion-Ledger
Mississippi Republicans split over potential redistricting that could impact U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson
Congressman Thompson Statement on Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court Decision
US House Rep. Bennie Thompson Staves Off Young Challenger in Democratic Primaries
Bennie Thompson Faces a Young Challenger in the Mississippi Primary
Rep. Bennie Thompson endorses Scott Colom in U.S. Senate primary
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi
Attorney with ties to Schumer, Warren launches Democratic primary challenge of Rep. Bennie Thompson
Evan Turnage, Ex-Schumer Counsel, Is Primarying U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson
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Securities disclosures
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