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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3 statements, Jun 9, 2025 – Jun 15, 2025
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Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded more than $1.2 million in research funding to Jackson State University (JSU) to support two groundbreaking…
“Excellence in Research: Self-Healing Infrastructure with Natural-Based Enhancements (SHINE): Innovative Solutions Development for Resilient Earthen Infrastructure”
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Press release
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Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has awarded more than $3.1 million in Airport Infrastructure Program…
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Congressman Thompson Announces National Science Foundation Award to Jackson State University
Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that Jackson State University has been awarded a $199,755 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support cutting-edge research in traffic signal control systems.
“ERI: Advancement of Max Pressure Traffic Signal Control in Partially Connected and Automated Transportation Systems”
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