U.S. Representative for Mississippi’s 2nd District

Bennie G. Thompson

Democrat 17th term Up 2026 Ranking · Homeland Security

From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we measure

Campaign money, 2025–26$771K raised · top committee givers: American Crystal Sugar Compay, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Deloitte Political Action Committee Breaks with Democrats most onEnvironmental Protection: 8% of party-line votes (most Democrats: 4%)

99LoyaltyMed 98

96AttendMed 98

10BipartMed 12

5BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.52

In office: House 1993–now
33 years in CongressMore senior than 96% of the House
Breaks on: Education 10%
Environmental Protection 8%
Committees: Homeland Security
Bills on: Government Operations and Politics
Emergency Management
Immigration
Age: 78

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Also running

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Bottom line

Ranking Democrat on the Committee on Homeland Security.
33 years in Congress: more senior than 96% of the House.

Campaign money

Method

2025–26 cycle · through Jun 30, 2026

$771K raised

26% from individuals · 73% from PACs and other committees · cash on hand $1.4M

FEC ID H4MS02068 · filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear.

Money by cycle Pro 2023–24, party money, self-funding and debts

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Who funds Thompson

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 172.

American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Labor union PAC
Deloitte Political Action Committee Independent PAC

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See how much each organization gave Thompson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.

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Thompson’s own leadership PAC: Secure PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Where Thompson has influence

Bills on the move

H.Res. 113Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to the security of Department information and data and the recruitment and retention of its workforce.

Out of committee

H.Res. 114Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism and the Department's cybersecurity activities.

Out of committee

Roles

1 leadership

Ranking member · Full committeeHomeland Security Committee

Talks most about

Last 3 months

Education6 statements

Secured $992,477 for HBCU student preparation programs

Crime and Law Enforcement3 statements

Secured $343,065 for domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions

Health2 statements

Secured $450,000 grant for maternal health care coordination

Community Economic Development1 statement

Secured $486,000 HHS grant for Jackson community economic development program

Credit Union Liquidation1 statement

Expressed concern for members and sought assurance of account protection

Armed Forces and National Security1 statement

Honored victims while criticizing cuts to national security staff and cybersecurity

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Community Economic Development1 statement

Secured $486,000 HHS grant for Jackson community economic development program

Credit Union Liquidation1 statement

Expressed concern for members and sought assurance of account protection

Armed Forces and National Security1 statement

Honored victims while criticizing cuts to national security staff and cybersecurity

Science, Technology, Communications1 statement

Announced $500,000 NSF award for next-generation materials research

Stories in Thompson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Thompson breaks with Democrats

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Thompson voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

Education 10% · 1 of 10 party 0%
Environmental Protection 8% · 2 of 26 party 4%
Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 18 party 6%

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Notable votes

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Where Thompson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
Sep 16, 2026	H.J.Res. 213	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor…	Nay	Passed 214–208
Sep 16, 2026	H.R. 9576	National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 352–72
Jul 14, 2026	H.R. 139	Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 308–117
May 20, 2026	H.Res. 1300	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of…	Not voting	Passed 208–207
May 20, 2026	H.Res. 1300	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of…	Not voting	Passed 209–207
May 20, 2026	H.R. 2616	Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids ActOn Motion to Recommit · Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act	Not voting	Failed 207–208
May 13, 2026	H.R. 1346	To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party	Yea	Passed 218–203
Feb 12, 2026	H.R. 2189	To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.On Passage · Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate ActBroke w/ party	Yea	Passed 233–185

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Thompson is saying

All 15 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

Congressman Thompson Responds to Liquidation of Jackson Area Federal Credit Union

Responded to liquidation of Jackson Area Federal Credit Union and member account transfer.
“While protecting members must come first, the liquidation of Jackson Area Federal Credit Union also raises serious questions about the circumstances that brought the institution to this point. My office will continue engaging with NCUA to ensure there is full transparency and accountability regarding what occurred, how…”

Jackson Area Federal Credit Union Liquidation Credit Union LiquidationAI-read
Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

Congressman Thompson Announces $486,000 Federal Grant for Midtown Partners, Inc.

Announced $486,000 federal grant to Midtown Partners, Inc. for community economic development.

Community Economic DevelopmentAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION IN TALENT SEARCH FUNDING FOR MISSISSIPPI HBCUs

Announced $992,477 in federal TRIO Talent Search funding for three Mississippi HBCUs.

EducationAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $343,065 IN DOJ FUNDING TO COMBAT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN MISSISSIPPI

Announced $343,065 in DOJ funding to combat domestic and sexual violence in Mississippi.

Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 11, 2026

Thompson Marks 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks

Marked the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks and criticized weakening of homeland security.
“We must be clear-eyed about the world we live in – and strive to uphold our American values as we seek to secure our people and our homeland. We owe it to the Americans who lost their lives on 9/11 to ensure our government is focused on the most pressing threats facing the Nation so that, together, we can help defend…”

September 11th Attacks 25th Anniversary Armed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 11, 2026

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $1.3 Million in Federal Grants for Delta State University

Announced more than $1.3 million in federal grants for Delta State University.

EducationAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Thompson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

0.50· expected 0.64

Meets expectations

Rank 258 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members

How far Thompson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 10 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Thompson’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Thompson.

Attendance

How it’s measured

96/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 26 missed of 674

Voted on 648 of 674 roll calls; missed 26. Lower than 76% of House members.

15%100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

99/ 100

House D median 98 · Rank 88 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 459 votes that split the parties. Higher than 65% of House members.

45%100%

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

10/ 100

Chamber median 12 · −2

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 68% of House members.

0%70%

Position

How it’s measured

−0.52

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

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Bills, 119th Congress

All 15 sponsored bills

Sponsored 15 (House median 26) · cosponsored 450 (median 290), 225 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Emergency Management, Immigration.

H.R. 9163 Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
H.R. 2086 Rights for the TSA Workforce ActGrants Transportation Security Administration employees collective bargaining and labor rights. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 2, 2026 In committee
H.R. 7382 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency ActRequires transparency reporting for nonprofit security grant awards. AI-readEmergency Management · Introduced Feb 4, 2026 In committee
H.Res. 1035 Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Condemns federal workforce reductions and expresses concern about proposed staffing cuts to FEMA. AI-readEmergency Management · Introduced Feb 3, 2026 In committee
H.R. 7124 Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection ActRestricts collection and use of biometric data from mobile phones. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jan 15, 2026 In committee
H.R. 6548 DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement ActEstablishes Department of Homeland Security suicide prevention and resiliency programs for law enforcement. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Dec 10, 2025 In committee
H.Res. 698 Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes.Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 10, 2025 In committee
H.R. 4971 Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency ActImproves accuracy and transparency of federal terrorist watchlist data. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 15, 2025 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Congress	149	15%
Economics and Public Finance	70	30%
Armed Forces & National Security	60	35%
Energy	38	32%
Crime and Law Enforcement	33	39%
Environmental Protection	33	45%
Government Operations and Politics	29	48%
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	57%
Commerce	26	77%
International Affairs	25	88%

Show all 32 issues

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Finance and Financial Sector	20	50%
Immigration	16	38%
Agriculture and Food	14	57%
Education	14	29%
Labor and Employment	11	73%
Science, Technology, Communications	11	91%
Health	8	63%
Transportation and Public Works	8	88%
Law	7	43%
Emergency Management	6	83%
Taxation	6	67%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%
Native Americans	5	100%
Animals	4	50%
Families	4	50%
Procedural	4	75%
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	100%
Housing and Community Development	3	100%
Social Welfare	3	67%
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%
Water Resources Development	2	100%
Government operations & elections	1	0%