Bennie G. Thompson
Representative · MS-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Apr 13, 1993
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Representative · MS-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Apr 13, 1993
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
453 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 3852 · Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 3757 · Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 3745 · American Neighborhoods Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
H.Res. 473 · Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 457 · Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 2, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2412-2414)
H.R. 3656 · To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 29, 2025 · cosponsored May 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 29, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 3652 · National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board Act of 2025
Introduced May 29, 2025 · cosponsored May 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 29, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
H.R. 3651 · Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025
Introduced May 29, 2025 · cosponsored May 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 29, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3622 · Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced May 29, 2025 · cosponsored May 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (May 29, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 444 · Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2025, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Introduced May 23, 2025 · cosponsored May 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 3605 · Strength in Diversity Act of 2025
Introduced May 23, 2025 · cosponsored May 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 3565 · To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 22, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 3543 · College for All Act of 2025
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.
H.R. 3514 · Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
H.R. 3513 · Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3508 · End Diaper Need Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 3506 · Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 3498 · Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced May 19, 2025 · cosponsored May 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
H.R. 3476 · Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025
Introduced May 17, 2025 · cosponsored May 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (May 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 3449 · Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 16, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.Res. 410 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Trump must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause, by submitting all plans for his jumbo jet gift from Qatar immediately to Congress.
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 3415 · Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2025 · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.