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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 7982 · Protect World Cup Attendees 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. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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 Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 7961 · H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1109 · Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and 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. 7826 · HBCU AI Research Leadership Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.Res. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7806 · Direct File Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1088 · Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.Res. 1086 · Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 7740 · African American History Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Res. 1077 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1071 · Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7645 · Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7549 · National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7531 · Healthy Families Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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.R. 7448 · Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
H.R. 7436 · Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R. 7435 · DHS Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and Ombuds Act
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 2.
H.Res. 1040 · Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 5, 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.Res. 1039 · Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7385 · PrEP Assistance Program Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.