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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 6241 · Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6181 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 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. 6151 · Global Respect Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 6138 · To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for partnerships between covered basic needs banks and military installations to provide diapers and diapering supplies to military families, and for other purposes.
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 6131 · Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
H.R. 6125 · Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 891 · Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Rural Health Day".
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6088 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Con.Res. 61 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5970 · Save Our Ships Act
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 5965 · Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 10, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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. 5950 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 132 · Commemorating October 2025 as Head Start Awareness Month and recognizing its positive impact on more than 40,000,000 children and their families.
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5868 · Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5862 · American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Oct 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5790 · Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 809 · Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Native Americans
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 5740 · WIC Benefits Protection Act
Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 792 · Declaring a need for increased investments in youth mental health, recognizing May 31, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Day", recognizing September 9, 2026, annually as "Youth Suicide Prevention Day", and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5725 · Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): 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. 5708 · Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, 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.