THOMPSON, BENNIE G. (a Representative from Mississippi)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: recognize and celebrate significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions (see H. Res. 1088), H2333 [26FE]
Armed Forces: anniversary of women at service academies (see H. Res. 1380), H4207 [23JN]
——— prohibit discrimination on basis of gender identity (see H.R. 3569), H5479 [2SE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities against presidentially designated terrorist organizations in Western Hemisphere (see H. Con. Res. 115), H5478 [2SE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H253 [8JA]
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1243), H3396 [12MY]
Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 1183), H2960 [16AP]
Black Music Month: designate (see H. Res. 1368), H4117 [15JN]
Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 547), H1923 [30JA]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend rural community hospital demonstration program (see H.R. 8967), H3722 [21MY]
CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 2192), H2333 [26FE]
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board: extend termination date (see H.R. 3087), H3394 [12MY]
Commission on Presidential Capacity To Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office: establish (see H.R. 8275), H2885 [14AP]
Community College Month: observance (see H. Res. 1209), H3091 [23AP]
Congress: take appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans (see H. Res. 1384), H5259 [27AU]
Consumers: reinstate energy improvement tax credits, incentivize energy efficiency, assist low-income households with energy bills, crack down on price gouging, and ensure high-consumption facilities pay their own costs (see H.R. 7977), H2596 [18MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize affordable financing assistance for rural health centers facing financial distress and protect access to essential health services in rural communities (see H.R. 8504), H3122 [27AP]
——— ensure that Federal share of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotment costs shall be mandatory if State cannot pay applicable State share of applicable allotment costs (see H.R. 8503), H3122 [27AP]
——— establish grant program for preparing and responding to New World screwworm outbreaks (see H.R. 9377), H4125 [18JN]
——— extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 8055), H2675 [24MR]
——— make improvements to veterinary services grant program (see H.R. 8505), H3122 [27AP]
——— provide economic assistance payments to qualifying producers for certain revenue losses relative to covered commodities (see H.R. 9704), H4544 [15JY]
——— study ways for 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions to educate and provide assistance on transfer of agricultural land and assets, including heirs property, to next generation farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 8502), H3122 [27AP]
Dept. of Commerce: conduct study and submit report to Congress on technologies used to provide broadband Internet access service (see H.R. 9286), H4110 [11JN]
——— establish pilot program to award grants to renovate and develop public third spaces outside of home and work (see H.R. 9032), H3734 [26MY]
——— prohibit importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into interstate commerce in U.S. of connected vehicles and related software and hardware associated with foreign adversaries (see H.R. 8730), H4683 [20JY]
Dept. of Education: allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism (see H.R. 9320), H4117 [15JN]
——— ensure that graduate and professional students have same annual and aggregate limits for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans (see H.R. 6574), H3334 [30AP]
——— establish Federal Clearinghouse on Grant Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (see H.R. 8264), H3395 [12MY]
——— establish grant programs to invest in public schools and infrastructure to combat climate change (see H.R. 9959), H5202 [27JY]
——— improve structure of Federal Pell Grant Program by providing for mandatory funding and reinstating and expanding eligibility for certain students (see H.R. 9414), H4206 [23JN]
——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 7340), H2029 [4FE]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5486), H5363 [31AU]
Dept. of HHS: address health, hygiene, and limited child care options available for infants and toddlers, medically complex children, and certain adults who lack sufficient diapers or adult incontinence supplies (see H.R. 3508), H3726 [21MY]
——— conduct research to protect LGBT youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3757), H5363 [31AU]
——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 7853), H5363 [31AU]
——— provide for public awareness campaign relative to screening for type 1 diabetes (see H.R. 9000), H4055 [9JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: amend requirements on documentation for major acquisition programs (see H.R. 9882), H5176 [22JY]
——— develop strategy to modernize National Terrorism Advisory System (see H.R. 7448), H2095 [9FE]
——— establish Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and Intelligence Ombuds (see H.R. 7435), H2095 [9FE]
——— implement standardized training program for Office of Intelligence and Analysis employees (see H.R. 7436), H2095 [9FE]
——— make certain improvements in Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (see H.R. 9579), H4368 [2JY]
——— notify Congress of any serious injury or death of any individual while in custody (see H.R. 9113), H3774 [2JN]
——— notify designated point of contact of release of detained individual (see H.R. 9099), H3773 [2JN]
——— prohibit funding to certain State Homeland Security Grant program recipients to carry out civil immigration enforcement activities (see H.R. 7982), H2596 [18MR]
——— require agency-wide policy for release of public communications (see H.R. 9206), H3991 [8JN]
——— require policy on use of force and deescalation by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 7119), H920 [15JA]
——— submit recurring reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative funding (see H.R. 8874), H3626 [19MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Act: provide threat analyses and guidance to State and local governments on visiting foreign nationals who seek access to officials or employees, information, facilities, programs, or systems (see H.R. 7427), H2094 [9FE]
Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to establish prison libraries to reduce recidivism and increase educational opportunities for incarcerated persons (see H.R. 7247), H1914 [27JA]
——— establish Office of the National Coordinator To Counter Antisemitism (see H.R. 6806), H2422 [4MR]
Dept. of Labor: adjust rate employers pay for overtime hours from one and one-half to two times regular rate (see H.R. 9216), H4247 [24JN]
——— award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs (see H.R. 1132), H2119 [10FE]
Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 6151), H5363 [31AU]
——— protect integrity of Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, prevent unauthorized program-wide suspension, ensure transparency and oversight of executive action, and reaffirm congressional intent (see H.R. 9457), H4261 [25JN]
——— require report on investigation into death of Shireen Abu Akleh (see H.R. 7281), H1920 [30JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: restrict Judgment Fund payments for compromise settlements or awards (see H.R. 8914), H3668 [20MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish entitlement to supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees (see H.R. 8041), H3126 [27AP]
——— provide abortion care, counseling, and related services and medication to certain individuals who receive health care through Dept. (see H.R. 4876), H4318 [29JN]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days (see H.R. 9282), H4110 [11JN]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 9401), H4206 [23JN]
——— establish hotline for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H.R. 8620), H3330 [30AP]
Diseases and disorders: amend laws relative to preventing end-stage kidney disease (see H.R. 1518), H2825 [6AP]
Earley, Charity Adams: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 1077), H2328 [25FE]
Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 7531), H2217 [12FE]
EPA: modify definition of renewable biomass under renewable fuel program to allow use of biomass from certain Federal lands, reduce brush and trees that fuel wildfires, and allow use of mill residuals for biofuels (see H.R. 9827), H5174 [22JY]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5023 [21JY]
Federal agencies and departments: require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms (see H.R. 7110), H919 [15JA]
Federal employees: limit costs of pharmacy benefit managers relative to Federal employee health benefit plans (see H.R. 6610), H5215 [3AU]
——— provide hiring preference to certain career Federal employees involuntarily removed from civil service (see H.R. 3093), H5259 [27AU]
——— provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 1522), H3726 [21MY]
——— reduce duration of probationary periods under initial appointments for Federal employees (see H.R. 3094), H5259 [27AU]
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA): prohibit funding for civil immigration enforcement activities near any 2026 World Cup match or Fan Festival (see H.R. 7986), H2596 [18MR]
——— prohibit funding for civil immigration enforcement activities on public transit in area hosting 2026 World Cup match or Fan Festival (see H.R. 7988), H2597 [18MR]
Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 3184), H1173 [21JA]
Foreign trade: call for trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and environment (see H. Res. 1286), H3531 [14MY]
Gold Star Father’s Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 209), H5213 [3AU]
Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 8831), H3530 [14MY]
Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 1040), H2041 [5FE]
Haiti: protect rights of women and girls to ensure success for transition from crisis to stability, condemn failure to center women’s leadership and distinct needs, and call for urgent measures to secure human rights (see H. Res. 1018), H1350 [22JA]
Health care professionals: exempt H–1B health care workers from restriction under Presidential Proclamation entitled ‘‘Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers’’ (see H.R. 7961), H3533 [14MY]
History: recognize historical significance of slave ship Clotilda, condemn U.S. role in Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledge lasting impact on African Americans (see H. Res. 1086), H2371 [3MR]
HIV/AIDS: establish grant program for States, Tribal governments, Federal health centers, rural health clinics, local governments, and community-based organizations to establish and support PrEP programs (see H.R. 7385), H2031 [4FE]
Income: raise Federal minimum wage in phased approach led by large, highly profitable corporations and end all subminimum wages (see H.R. 8555), H3131 [28AP]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2598), H3742 [29MY]
IRS: codify Direct File program (see H.R. 7806), H2420 [4MR]
Israel: prohibit use of U.S.-origin defense articles in West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 7645), H2422 [4MR]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: fly U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of memory (see H. Res. 1107), H2471 [5MR]
——— tribute (see H. Res. 1106), H2420 [4MR]
Jeremy Malone Post Office, Beaumont, MS: designate (see H.R. 6995), H615 [9JA]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1427), H4408 [13JY]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: express that redesignation as Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts constitutes violation of Federal law (see H. Res. 973), H13 [6JA]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor Dr. King by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate (see H. Res. 1004), H920 [15JA]
Law enforcement officers: provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended U.S. Capitol during attack on January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 8802), H3453 [13MY]
Libraries: require certain libraries to maintain diverse collection of books (see H.R. 8235), H2830 [9AP]
Medicare: ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage (see H.R. 9544), H4363 [30JN]
——— ensure stability for provider payments (see H.R. 8163), H3727 [21MY]
——— modify certain physician payments (see H.R. 9693), H5250 [20AU]
——— provide for coverage of blood-based screening tests for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (see H.R. 6130), H5249 [20AU]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H2031 [4FE]
National Endowment for the Humanities: establish National Council on African American History and Culture (see H.R. 7549), H4264 [25JN]
National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1342), H3910 [4JN]
National Infrastructure Bank: establish (see H.R. 5356), H2370 [3MR]
National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 7740), H2332 [26FE]
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1109), H2472 [5MR]
NIH: study and report to Congress on development of standardized, noninvasive test for human papillomavirus (HPV) in men (see H.R. 8939), H4208 [23JN]
Noem, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 996), H1912 [23JA]
NSF: provide for special allocation of certain awards of financial assistance to historically Black colleges and universities relative to national artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes (see H.R. 7826), H3455 [13MY]
Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA, and 2034 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, UT (see H.R. 4382), H4208 [23JN]
OSHA: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose violations of workplace safety regulations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide safe worksite (see H.R. 3036), H5426 [1SE]
Patents: limit ability of persons who pose threat to national security to receive and enforce patents (see H.R. 9142), H4086 [10JN]
Philadelphia, PA: recognize desegregation efforts at Girard College and leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion (see H. Res. 1071), H2258 [23FE]
Postal Service: facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 1065), H5362 [31AU]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1253), H3337 [4MY]
Puerto Rico: enable people of Puerto Rico to determine political status among options of independence, sovereignty in free association with U.S., statehood, or remaining as Commonwealth (see H.R. 9246), H4113 [11JN]
Taxation: establish domestic cotton consumption credit (see H.R. 7230), H3069 [22AP]
——— repeal tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations and associated income exclusion (see H.R. 9289), H4110 [11JN]
Teacher Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 1255), H3337 [4MY]
TSA: increase annual rate of basic pay for career employees (see H.R. 8411), H4208 [23JN]
Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 69), H252 [8JA]
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.: establish commemorative work in District of Columbia and its environs (see H.R. 9849), H5215 [3AU]
Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 7973), H2595 [18MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their crucial role in Allied forces success in Europe and example they set as first Black armored unit (see H.R. 1628), H5478 [2SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Homeland Security and FEMA: improve transparency of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 7382), H2030 [4FE]
FEMA: condemn Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and express concern relative to proposed future staffing cuts (see H. Res. 1035), H1976 [3FE]
Medicare: ensure that facilities do not lose critical access hospital status due to roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement (see H.R. 9163), H3910 [4JN]
Technology: prohibit use of facial recognition mobile phone applications outside ports of entry (see H.R. 7124), H920 [15JA]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Dept. of Homeland Security and FEMA: improve transparency of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (H.R. 7382), H2032 [4FE]
Medicare: ensure that facilities do not lose critical access hospital status due to roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement (H.R. 9163), H3911 [4JN]
Technology: prohibit use of facial recognition mobile phone applications outside ports of entry (H.R. 7124), H921 [15JA]
Lists
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Delta Lambda Sigma Alumnae Chapter founding members, E521• [3JN]
Remarks
Ashford, Willie: National Waste and Recycling Association Residential Driver of the Year award recipient, E621• [25JN]
Budget: setting forth Federal budget for 2026–2035 (S. Con. Res. 33), H3160• [29AP]
——— use of budget reconciliation to make appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement (S. 2), H4026 [9JN]
Coahoma Community College: tribute to choir, E552• [9JN]
Cuba: tribute to Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) graduating class, E619• [25JN]
Delta State University: anniversary of Delta State sit-in, E333• [16AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish clear standards, training requirements, and reporting relating to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, H1956 [3FE]
——— making appropriations, H2725, H2726, H2729, H2730 [26MR], H3160• [29AP]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 7147), Senate amendment, H3322• [30AP]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 7481), unanimous-consent request, H2727 [26MR]
——— support (H. Res. 1128), H2725, H2726, H2727, H2729, H2730 [26MR]
——— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H1956 [3FE], H3160• [29AP]
Depts. of Defense, Education, Homeland Security, HHS, HUD, Labor, and Transportation: making appropriations (H.R. 7148), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1032), H1956 [3FE]
Greenwood, MS: tribute to Greenwood Voters League, E218• [16MR]
Mississippi: tribute to racial integration of Mississippi Highway Patrol, E687• [14JY]
Moody, Pamela: National Federation of State High School Associations Outstanding Music Educator Award and Mississippi Music Educator of the Year award recipient, E133• [12FE]
Scott, Asia: Mentor Memphis Grizzlies (organization) Mentee of the Year award recipient, E459• [19MY]
Shell, Patrick: Vicksburg, MS, Homecoming Benevolent Club Deputy of the Year award recipient, E336• [16AP]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Delta Lambda Sigma Alumnae Chapter, E521• [3JN]
Tougaloo College: anniversary of Tougaloo Nine Jackson Municipal Library sit-in, E356• [22AP]
Williams-Griffin, LaJuanda: inclusion in National Black Lawyers (organization) Top 100 list, E525• [4JN]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Xi Epsilon Chapter, E306• [9AP]
Tributes
Adams, Ja’Shun, E466• [19MY]
Barnes, Jasmine, E211• [12MR]
Belton, Bessie L., E93• [3FE]
Brewer, James, E515• [3JN]
Brown, Juanita, E138• [13FE]
Carter, Chelsea, E195• [5MR]
Davis, Jeris D., E654• [6JY]
Davis, Laura Norwood, E311• [9AP]
Edwards, Amia D., E495• [29MY]
Ellis, Angela, E183• [4MR]
Embry, Kristy, E590• [18JN]
Emerson, Tavoris M., E666• [9JY]
Evans, Crystal, E299• [2AP]
Frazier, Billie J., E669• [13JY]
Gibson, Charvé, E298• [2AP]
Hardwick, Anderson, Jr., E90• [2FE]
Harmon, Vatrice, E324• [14AP]
Harris, Leola, E174• [3MR]
Harvey, Charles, E145• [20FE]
Heard, Fallah (Fallah the Foodie), E658• [9JY]
Hill, Annette Tillman, E532• [4JN]
Hobbs, Calvin, E811• [27AU]
Hoben, Morgan G., E427• [12MY]
Jackson, Reginald D., E189• [4MR]
Joiner, Willie, E652• [6JY]
Jones, Kia M., E549• [9JN]
Killebrew, Manuel, Jr., E507• [2JN]
King, Charles, Jr. (Smarty Pants), E679• [14JY]
Long, Lawren M., E502• [29MY]
McLaurin, Charles, E121• [10FE]
Nichols, Dorothy Glenn (Ms. Dot), E32• [13JA]
Peoples, John A., Jr., E821• [31AU]
Poulsen, Elizabeth A., E535• [8JN]
Robinson, Ashley, E481• [21MY], E499• [29MY]
Ryland, Krishni, E675• [13JY]
Sanders, Everett T., E810• [27AU]
Sheehan, Ed, H4309 [29JN]
Simmons, Sarita, E191• [5MR]
Simpson, Peggy, E135• [12FE]
Sims, Tonia, E435• [12MY]
Smith-Blackmon, Mary, E547• [9JN]
Sock, Karen, E385• [29AP]
Thigpen, Dorcus Curry, E512• [2JN]
Thomas, Joseph C., Sr., E431• [12MY]
Thornton, Jouri N., E553• [10JN]
Towers, Kelvin, E552• [9JN]
Towner, Valmadge R., E124• [10FE]
Walton, Marcus, E319• [14AP]
Weeks, Trinity, E539• [8JN]
Weeks, Zackery, Jr., E542• [8JN]
White, Stacy J., E353• [22AP]