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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1111 · Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 1106 · Scientific Integrity Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R. 1101 · Taxpayer Data Protection Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H625-626)
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 1065 · Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 116 · Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 999 · Right to Contraception Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 995 · No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 989 · To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 5, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 979 · AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
H.R. 1004 · Love Lives On Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.R. 1002 · Caring for All Families Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and 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.Res. 94 · Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 102 · Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 945 · To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 4, 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. 930 · Stop the Wait Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 929 · Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 926 · Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.R. 916 · Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 909 · Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 905 · EITC Modernization Act
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 879 · Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 7, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jan 31, 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. 844 · Black History is American History Act
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jan 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.