Bennie Thompson
Sourced recordU.S. House - MS District 02 · Congressional District 2
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Profile Snapshot
Bennie Gordon Thompson is an American politician and educator serving as the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Thompson served as the chair of the Committee on Homeland Security from 2007 to 2011 and from 2019 to 2023. He was both the first Democrat and the first African American to chair the committee. Since 2011, he has been the only Democrat in Mississippi's congressional delegation, and since 2018 he has been the dean of the delegation after Thad Cochran left Congress. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Second Amendment
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Separation of Powers
Limited Government
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Judicial Philosophy
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Veterans
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Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Small Business
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- PartialBennie Thompson is a candidate for U.S. House - MS District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,147,398 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Thompson Statement on the Death of Nolan Wells
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Thompson Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Thompson Announces Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to Support Workforce Training and Reentry Services in Mississippi's Second Congressional District
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Thompson Announces More Than $8.6 Million in Federal Funding for Mississippi Early Childhood Education and Health Programs
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Head Start Grant Awards for Mississippi Children and Families
- VerifiedNews coverage: Even with Callais voting rights decision, eliminating Rep. Bennie Thompson’s district could be difficult - Mississippi Today
- VerifiedNews coverage: Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Live results: Thompson faces young Democratic challenger in Mississippi House primary - The Hill
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-02-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2026-02-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2026-01-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
2025-12-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
2025-09-10: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
2025-08-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
2025-07-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
2026-03-17: Received in the Senate.
2025-07-02: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Public Statements
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Congressman Thompson Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) June 26, 2026 Press Release Read More June 25, 2026 Press Release Read More Congressman Thompson Announces More Than $8.6 Million in Federal Funding for Mississippi Early Childhood Education and Health Programs June 18, 2026 Press Release Read More <div clas
Federal Grant to Support Workforce Training and Reentry Services in Mississippi's Second Congressional District June 25, 2026 Press Release Read More June 18, 2026 Press Release Read More Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Head Start Grant Awards for Mississippi Children and Families June 1, 2026 Press Release Read More <div
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