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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Res. 1286 · Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 8802 · January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8730 · Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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. 1255 · Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1253 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1243 · Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Native Americans
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8555 · Living Wage For All Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8505 · Veterinary Education Equity Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 8504 · Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 8503 · Save SNAP Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
H.Res. 1209 · Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8411 · Original Legislation to Give TSA Employees a Raise
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
H.Res. 1183 · Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8275 · Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. 8264 · HBCU Research Capacity Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8235 · Books Save Lives Act
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 8163 · Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
H.R. 8055 · Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8041 · Supporting VA Families Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.R. 7988 · Safe Passage to the World Cup Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7986 · Save the World Cup Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.