DemocratU.S. Representative, MS-02
Bennie G. Thompson
In the House since Apr 13, 1993 (17 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jan 28, 1948.
Official website · DC office 202-225-5876 · @BennieGThompson
At a glance
10Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
1Sponsored bills that became law
373Bills cosponsored
3.9%Roll-call votes missed (26 of 674)
98.1%Votes with own party's majority
$928,245Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9163 | Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026 Health · 6 cosponsors | Jun 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Jun 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 7382 | Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act Emergency Management · 10 cosponsors | Feb 4, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. Feb 5, 2026 |
| H.R. 7124 | Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act Immigration · 5 cosponsors | Jan 15, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. Jan 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 6548 | DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Dec 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 4971 | Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Aug 15, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Aug 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 4579 | FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act Emergency Management · 0 cosponsors | Jul 21, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. Jul 22, 2025 |
| H.R. 4467 Law | Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 3 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-132. Oct 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 2901 | Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 11 cosponsors | Apr 10, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. Apr 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 2698 | Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 15 cosponsors | Apr 7, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. Apr 7, 2025 |
| H.R. 2086 | Rights for the TSA Workforce Act Government Operations and Politics · 190 cosponsors | Mar 11, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. Mar 11, 2025 |
Showing the 10 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments 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 Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution 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 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Homeland Security (Ranking Member)
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$928,245Total raised
$225,195From individuals
$1,272,253Spent
$1,282,156Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H4MS02068, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.