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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 5707 · Voter Purge Protection Act
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 5706 · Mental Health Emergency Responder Act
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. 5705 · To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5676 · Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5664 · Living Wage for Musicians Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5658 · Child Care for Every Community Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.R. 5619 · Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.R. 5616 · $2.50 for America’s 250th Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Received in the Senate.
H.Res. 764 · Recognizing the continuing disparities in Black youth mental health access and treatment.
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5521 · Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 746 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5476 · Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5461 · Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5451 · Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.Res. 729 · Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day".
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.Res. 123 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 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.Res. 724 · Recognizing the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's destruction of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 5401 · Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 4, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5361 · George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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. 5356 · National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, and 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. 5340 · To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.R. 5309 · Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.