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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1616 · Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 26, 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.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 1589 · American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H884)
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 159 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 1522 · Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1518 · New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 6, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 24, 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.
H.R. 1514 · Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.R. 1410 · 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1374 · Securing the Cities Improvement Act
Introduced Feb 14, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R. 1359 · Black History Matters Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 1321 · Ending DOGE Conflicts Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 22, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 13, 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.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 1307 · Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1300 · PSA Screening for HIM Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 12 · Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 126 · Celebrating the legacy and contributions of immigrants and opposing discriminatory immigration policies.
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1271 · To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 28, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
H.R. 1269 · Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1262 · Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 1251 · All Access Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H692)
H.R. 1151 · Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 9, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 1132 · To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 10, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.