119th Congress
Bennie G. Thompson
Representative, MS-2, Mississippi
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- January 28, 1948 (age 78)
- In Congress
- House since 1993
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 97%
- Missed Votes
- 5%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-5876
- Website
- benniethompson.house.gov
Committees
- Homeland Security Ranking Member
Who Is Bennie G. Thompson?
Bennie G. Thompson is a Democratic representative from MS-2 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 1993. Born January 28, 1948, Thompson is 78. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Thompson voted on 295 and missed 15. Thompson voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Thompson sponsored 15 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Bennie G. Thompson Voted
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- NayProviding 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".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding 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".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Bennie G. Thompson Sponsored
- Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act (H.R. 4467, Passed Congress)
- Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026 (H.R. 9163, In Committee)
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act (H.R. 7382, In Committee)
- Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (H.Res. 1035, Introduced)
- Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 7124, In Committee)
- DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act (H.R. 6548, In Committee)
- Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 698, Introduced)
- Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act (H.R. 4971, In Committee)
- FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 4579, In Committee)
- Commemorating and honoring the 40-year anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and recognizing the important role nuclear power plays in energizing life in Mississippi. (H.Res. 567, Introduced)
- Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act (H.R. 2901, In Committee)
- Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act (H.R. 2698, In Committee)
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- Rights for the TSA Workforce Act (H.R. 2086, In Committee)
- Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to the security of Department information and data and the recruitment and retention of its workforce. (H.Res. 113, Out of Committee)
- Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism and the Department's cybersecurity activities. (H.Res. 114, Out of Committee)
Floor Speeches
Thompson spoke on the floor 13 times on 13 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, June 9, 2026, 222 wordsSecure America Act
I stand with my Democratic colleagues in strong opposition to this bill.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 30, 2026, 152 wordsDepartment of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
After sitting on his hands while the men and women of the Department of Homeland Security went without pay, Speaker Johnson finally did what he should have done a month ago: join Democrats in passing the bipartisan bill to end the Republican DHS shutdown.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 29, 2026, 253 wordsConcurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
Let me summarize how we got here: Department of Homeland Security immigration agents killed two American citizens in Minneapolis. and Democrats demanded accountability from the Trump administration.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 26, 2026, 1,769 wordsExpressing the Support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
After 40 days of this Republican shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, this symbolic resolution is all that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 3, 2026, 262 wordsProviding for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 142, Disapproving the Action of the District Of...
Congress must not give ICE or CBP another dollar while they are killing Americans in our streets. We must protect our communities by demanding real change first. This is what our constituents elected us to do.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 17, 2025, 169 wordsDirecting 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...
I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the resolution, and I thank my colleague from New York for having the moral courage to offer it.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 11, 2025, 12 wordsRemoval of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H.R. 740That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- House, July 2, 2025, 195 wordsProviding for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) for yielding time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 26, 2025, 388 wordsSpecial Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025
I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Correa) for yielding and for his leadership on the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 21, 2025, 49 wordsOne Big Beautiful Bill Act
We are here in the dark of night because President Trump has one goal: to pass massive tax cuts for billionaires by cruelly stealing healthcare away from millions of Americans.
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- DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (House, May 7, 2025)
- Moment of Silence Honoring Martin Shields, Jr. (House, February 26, 2025)
- Three-Year Anniversary of Russia's Brutal Attack on Ukraine (House, February 25, 2025)
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Questions About Bennie G. Thompson
Is Bennie G. Thompson still in Congress?
Yes. Bennie G. Thompson is serving as representative from MS-2 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Bennie G. Thompson?
Bennie G. Thompson is a Democrat.
When is Bennie G. Thompson up for reelection?
Thompson's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Bennie G. Thompson?
Bennie G. Thompson was born January 28, 1948 and is 78.
How often does Bennie G. Thompson vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Thompson voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.
What committees is Bennie G. Thompson on?
House Committee on Homeland Security (Ranking Member).