Bennie Gordon Thompson (born January 28, 1948) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party , Thompson served as the chair of the Committee on Homeland Security from 2007 to 2011 and from 2019 to 2023. [ 1 ]

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) invites residents of Mississippi’s Second Congressional District to join an important town hall discussion on the impact of President Trump’s executive orders.

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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is an elected member of the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District. He claimed his seat in the House on April 20, 1993. A proud native of Bolton, Mississippi, Congressman Thompson considers it an honor to serve his constituents and advocate for civil rights ...

Jan 3, 2025 · Bennie G. Thompson . Mississippi (MS) – 2nd, Democrat Hometown: Bolton. Oath of Office: Jan. 03, 2025

Feb 1, 2025 · WASHINGTON ‒ Rep. Bennie Thompson, who led a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot, said there's been an "uptick" in threating calls against members of Congress since President Donald ...

Jul 14, 2024 · State Auditor Shad White is calling for U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson to resign after a former staffer posted support for an attack on Trump.

Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS2, 1993-2026] sits on the following committees: House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member; Enacted Legislation. Thompson was the primary sponsor of 15 bills that were enacted. The most recent include: H.R. …

Jan 20, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson and other members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Dec 12, 2024 · WASHINGTON – Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, former chair of the House Jan. 6 committee, said Thursday that he would accept a pre-emptive pardon from President Joe Biden out of fear that ...