Bennie G. Thompson
Democrat Representative, District 2, Mississippi
13 bills337 cosponsored$928K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “is a proud native of Bolton, Mississippi” source
Education
- “an M.S. in Educational Administration from Jackson State University” source
- “At Tougaloo College, he joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)” source
- “earned a B.A. in Political Science from Tougaloo College” source
- “He has been married to his college sweetheart, London Johnson of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, for 54 years. They have one daughter, one granddaughter, and one grandson.” source
Public service
Community
- “A lifetime member of Asbury United Methodist Church” source
Also stated
- “From 1980 to 1993, he served as County Supervisor in Hinds County” source
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Legislation
HR 10752cosponsor
To establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a task force on artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
HR 10680cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to facilitate food access in community health centers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 10642cosponsor
To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
HR 10537cosponsor
To require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10515cosponsor
To establish a human-centered Federal framework for artificial intelligence in education and the workforce, promote the ethical and responsible teaching and learning of artificial intelligence, provide for equitable access to artificial intelligence-ready workforce development, safeguard student and worker data privacy, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, 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.
HR 10476cosponsor
To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HR 10441cosponsor
To extend the period of performance for certain disaster recovery projects in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10474cosponsor
To require a force structure assessment of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
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HR 10393cosponsor
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10401cosponsor
To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1514cosponsor
Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HCONRES 115cosponsor
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)
HJRES 209cosponsor
Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9959cosponsor
To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
HR 9827cosponsor
To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9882cosponsor
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for requirements relating to documentation for major acquisition programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9704cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make economic assistance payments to qualifying producers for certain revenue losses with respect to covered commodities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record
273 yea373 nay27 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Evan TurnageDemocratic$474K raised
- Kevin WilsonRepublican$280K raised
- Bennie G. ThompsonDemocratic· this member—
- Ron EllerRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$928K
Small donors $9KLarge individual $216KPACs $696K
Spent $1.2MCash $1.4M
2024 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $24KLarge individual $411KPACs $809K
Spent $1.3MCash $1.6M
2022 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $33KLarge individual $581KPACs $901K
Spent $1.3MCash $1.7M
Top Contributors
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE$9K
JAMES GROUP INTERNATIONAL$8K
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL$7K
MIRES, RAN, CLARK & ASSOCIATES$7K
GRAIN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC$7K
ERGON, INC.$7K
HUNTER HOMES AND SHELTER$7K
THE GROUP$6K
FARMER & ASSOCIATES$6K
WATKINS & EAGER PLLC$6K
Committees
House Committee on Homeland Security
ranking memberActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10752: To establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a task force on artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HR 10680: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to facilitate food access in community health centers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10642: To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10537: To require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10515: To establish a human-centered Federal framework for artificial intelligence in education and the workforce, promote the ethical and responsible teaching and learning of artificial intelligence, provide for equitable access to artificial intelligence-ready workforce development, safeguard student and worker data privacy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HR 10441: To extend the period of performance for certain disaster recovery projects in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10476: To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10474: To require a force structure assessment of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
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An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
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”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10401: To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HR 10393: To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1514: Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-08
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 22009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21995-01-04, 1997-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21993-04-13, 1995-01-03Democrat
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