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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 9457 · Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1384 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 9414 · Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 9401 · Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 9377 · Protecting America’s Herds Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 1368 · Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Introduced Jun 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9320 · All in For Attendance Act
Introduced Jun 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9286 · Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9282 · Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
H.R. 9246 · Puerto Rico Democratic Self Determination Act
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9216 · Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.Res. 1342 · Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9142 · Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9113 · Department of Homeland Security Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 9099 · DHS Release Transparency Act
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 9032 · RESTORE Third Spaces Act of 2026
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.R. 9008 · Worker Rights and Support Act
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9000 · SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8967 · Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8939 · Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8874 · Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.