Bennie G. Thompson

Democrat Representative, District 2, Mississippi

12 bills303 cosponsored$771K raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“is a proud native of Bolton, Mississippi” source

Education

“an M.S. in Educational Administration from Jackson State University” source
“At Tougaloo College, he joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)” source
“earned a B.A. in Political Science from Tougaloo College” source
“He has been married to his college sweetheart, London Johnson of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, for 54 years. They have one daughter, one granddaughter, and one grandson.” source

Public service

“Alderman of Bolton from 1969 to 1972” source

Legislation

HJRES 209cosponsor

Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-08-03

HR 9959cosponsor

To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.

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.

2026-07-27

HR 9827cosponsor

To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-22

HR 9882cosponsor

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for requirements relating to documentation for major acquisition programs, and for other purposes.

Voting Record

257 yea358 nay27 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Kevin WilsonRepublican
$280K raised
Ron EllerRepublican
$45K raised
Bennie G. ThompsonDemocratic· this member
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Evan TurnageDemocratic
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$771K

Small donors $6KLarge individual $197KPACs $562K

Spent $948KCash $1.4M

2024 cycle$1.2M

Small donors $24KLarge individual $411KPACs $809K

Spent $1.3MCash $1.6M

2022 cycle$1.5M

Small donors $33K

Top Contributors

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE$9K

JAMES GROUP INTERNATIONAL$8K

MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL$7K

MIRES, RAN, CLARK & ASSOCIATES$7K

GRAIN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC$7K

ERGON, INC.$7K

HUNTER HOMES AND SHELTER$7K

THE GROUP$6K

FARMER & ASSOCIATES$6K

WATKINS & EAGER PLLC$6K

Committees

House Committee on Homeland Security

ranking member

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HJRES 209: Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".

cosponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

HR 9959: To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.

cosponsor

2026-07-27

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 315
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 1
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 3
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 18
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Show 12 more bills

HR 9544cosponsor

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-06-30

HR 9457cosponsor

Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-25

HR 9401cosponsor

To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.

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.

2026-06-23

HR 9414cosponsor

To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

2026-06-23

HRES 1380cosponsor

Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

2026-06-23

HR 9377cosponsor

To establish a grant program for preparing and responding to New World screwworm outbreaks, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-06-18

HRES 1368cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-15

HR 9320cosponsor

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-15

HR 9289cosponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-11

HR 9286cosponsor

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the technologies used to provide broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-11

HR 9282cosponsor

To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

2026-06-11

HR 9206cosponsor

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a Department of Homeland Security-wide policy for public communications, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

2026-06-08

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote