Bennie G. Thompson
U.S. Representative · MS-2 · Democrat · Ranking Member, Homeland Security
Statements and posts
112 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 112 statements
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Announced $100 million in federal public safety funding for Jackson.
“This $100 million investment will give the city an opportunity to strengthen its public safety efforts while addressing some of the underlying challenges that affect our communities.”
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Celebrated signing of Vicksburg National Military Park boundary modification bill into law.
“Vicksburg National Military Park tells an important part of Mississippi’s story”
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Announced $1 million in federal grants for community supervision and correctional safety in Mississippi.
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Announced $5.9 million in federal funding for storm-damaged roads and infrastructure in Mississippi.
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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.”
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Congressman Thompson Announces $486,000 Federal Grant for Midtown Partners, Inc.
Announced $486,000 federal grant to Midtown Partners, Inc. for community economic development.
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Announced $343,065 in DOJ funding to combat domestic violence and sexual assault in Mississippi.
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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.
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Announced $343,065 in DOJ funding to combat domestic and sexual violence in Mississippi.
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HONORING MR. MAJOR JEWEL McDONALD
Mr. Speaker I rise today to honor Major Jewel McDonald of Louisville, Mississippi, a man whose life stands as a living testimony to faith, family, perseverence, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Mr. McDonald was born on November 1, 1915, in Winston County, Mississippi, to Henry and…
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Honoring the Life, Service and Legacy of the Honorable Helen M. Johnson
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Helen M. Johnson, a trailblazing public servant, entrepreneur, community leader, devoted matriarch, and woman of faith from Hollandale, Mississippi, who passed away on August 22, 2026. Helen was born on September 15, 1954, the…
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Honoring DR. Addie Miller, Superintendent of North Bolivar Consolidated School District
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Addie Carmichael Miller on her appointment as Superintendent of the North Bolivar Consolidated School District and to congratulate her as she begins this important new chapter of leadership. Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Miller assumed leadership of North…
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Honoring Shelly "Shirley" Frazier
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable public servant, Shelly ``Shirley'' Frazier. Shelly Frazier is a 1973 graduate of North Natchez High School. She continued her education at Meadow-Draughon Business College in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she earned a degree in business administration…
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Honoring the Honorable Timmy L. Jamison
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Alderman Timmy L. Jamison of Marks, Mississippi, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, businessman, and longtime public servant whose life of hard work and compassion has lifted his community. Timmy Jamison was born to James and Annie Jamison of Marks,…
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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.”
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Announced more than $1.3 million in federal grants for Delta State University.
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Announced $450,000 federal grant to Delta Health Center for maternal health care coordination in Mississippi Delta.
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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $7.57 Million Grant to Jackson State University
Announced $7.57 million Department of War grant to Jackson State University for STEM research.
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Honoring DR. John A. Peoples, JR.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr., a distinguished Mississippian, educator, veteran, and the sixth president of Jackson State University. A native of Starkville, Mississippi, Dr. Peoples served his country with distinction as a United States Marine during World War II. He…
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Honoring the Life, Service and Legacy of Calvin "Cal" Hobbs
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, legacy, military service and historic contributions of Calvin ``Cal'' Hobbs, a native of Winona, Mississippi, a distinguished member of the Tuskegee Airmen, and a proud American whose life was devoted to service, excellence, and inspiring future…
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Honoring Everett Timothy Sanders
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable servant, Everett Timothy Sanders. Everett Timothy Sanders, ex resident of Jackson, Mississippi, graduated from Lanier High School and Tougaloo College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1968. Following graduation from college, he enrolled in the…
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Announced $450,000 federal award for maternal care coordination program.
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Announced $827,400 in federal education grants for Mississippi universities.
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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $500,000 NSF Research Award for Jackson State University
Announced $500,000 NSF research award for Jackson State University materials science.
“Excellence in Research: Backreaction of Electron Excitation/De-excitation on Perovskite Lattices, Light-Induced Defect Creation/Annihilation and Charge Trap States”
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Announced $139,000 federal research grant for Jackson State University biomedical research.
“Mass Spectrometry-Based Study of DNA Demethylation from an Excretion Perspective”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.