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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
1427Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 13, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 2, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Save MEDICARE Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 30, 2026Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act
Introduced: Jun 29, 2026Committee Hearings Held
Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 25, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 25, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 23, 2026Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
District MS-02
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News mentioning Bennie
Recent coverage · Source: Google News
Congressman Bennie Thompson talks redistricting at Jackson town hall – The Clarion-Ledger
Governor: Bennie Thompson’s ‘reign of terror’ over
Mississippi Republicans split over potential redistricting that could impact U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson
Congressman Thompson Statement on Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court Decision
Rep. Bennie Thompson wins Mississippi's Democratic primary
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
Congressman Thompson Announces Over $14 Million in Clean Water Funding for Mississippi
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