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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 10752 · CISA Securing AI Task Force Act
Introduced Oct 6, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 6, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
H.Res. 1592 · Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 10680 · Food Access in Community Health Centers Act of 2026
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 10642 · Stop the Settlements Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and 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.R. 10537 · Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 10515 · Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 21, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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.R. 10476 · Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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. 10474 · CISA Force Structure Assessment Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 10441 · Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Completion Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 10401 · No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1514 · Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 8, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1511 · Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, 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.Con.Res. 115 · 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 Sep 2, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)
H.J.Res. 209 · Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".
Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Aug 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9959 · Green New Deal for Public Schools Act
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 9882 · DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 9849 · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. 9827 · Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 114 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9704 · Tariff Impacted Farmer Support Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9693 · Patients First Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): 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. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9579 · Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 3, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 9544 · Save MEDICARE Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 17, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.