Bennie G. Thompson
Democrat Representative, District 2, Mississippi
13 bills307 cosponsored$771K raised655 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
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.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
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HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9579cosponsor
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
HR 9544cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 9457cosponsor
Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9401cosponsor
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 9414cosponsor
To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
HRES 1380cosponsor
Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 9377cosponsor
To establish a grant program for preparing and responding to New World screwworm outbreaks, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HRES 1368cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9320cosponsor
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9289cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 9286cosponsor
To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the technologies used to provide broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record
262 yea365 nay27 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
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.
- Bennie G. ThompsonDemocratic· this member$771K raised
- Evan TurnageDemocratic—
- Kevin WilsonRepublican—
- Ron EllerRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$771K
Small donors $6KLarge individual $197KPACs $562K
Spent $948KCash $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
HRES 1511: 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.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HCONRES 115: 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.
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HJRES 209: Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9959: To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9827: To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9882: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for requirements relating to documentation for major acquisition programs, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
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
nay2026-07-22
vote
HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
cosponsor2026-07-21
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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