url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-thompson-secures-18789100-local-projects-final-government-funding-package,"Rep. Thompson Secures $18,789,100 For Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package",2022-12-23,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Representative Bennie G. Thompson announced$18,789,100 in Community Project Funding that he previously secured for Mississippi’s 2nd District in the House spending bill, which has been included in the final 2023 appropriations funding package.

This funding represents a Christmas surprise to many of the entities awarded, and Congressman Thompson is elated to announce the funding because it responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Mississippi. “I am proud to have secured $18,789,100 in Community Project Funding in this bill, which meets long overdue community needs in Mississippi’s 2nd District,” said Rep. Thompson. “These investments will create jobs with better pay, strengthen our communities, and start to tackle climate change.” Rep. Thompson championed funding for 13 projects that will directly benefit Mississippi’s 2nd District residents. These include the following allocations:

$2,000,000 for the Bolivar County Utilization Project

$3,200,000 for the City of Clinton for a Regional Wastewater Project

$1,125,000 for the City of Fayette Municipal Safety Complex

$2,000,000 for the City of Greenville, MS for facilities and equipment

$600,000 for the City of Rolling Fork Community Utilization Complex

$1,664,100 for the Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, MS for campus safety

$500,000 for the Coffeeville's Recreational Park

$375,000 for the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center Project

$750,000 for the Emmett Till Tutwiler Museum Welcome Center

$2,250,000 for the Mississippi Delta Community College Training Academy

$2,000,000 for the Sunflower County Business Improvement District

$225,000 for the Rev George Lee Museums Project

$2,100,000 for the Union Station Transit Hub Project

Mayor Simmons of Greenville, MS; Dr. Valmadge Towner, President of Coahoma Community College; and Dr. Tyrone Jackson, President of Mississippi Delta Community College, all offered their gratitude for the funding with the following quoted messages.

“Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration and Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, for supporting the economic vision of Greenville, Mississippi through the delivery of federal funds for facilities and equipment,” said Mayor Simmons. “This announcement highlights the continued importance of federal and local partnerships in spurring economic growth.”

“We are appreciative of the support given to Coahoma by Congressman Thompson and the federal government,” said President Towner. “Safety of our students, staff and constituents is of foremost importance. We are eager to use resources from this grant in a way that will enhance our capacity to continue having safe campuses. It is uplifting to know that we can always count on our Congressman to partner with us as we provide educational services to our communities.”

“Mississippi Delta Community College sincerely appreciates the support of Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and the federal government for supporting our law enforcement training academy (LETA) through this funding opportunity,” said President Jackson. “MDCC has been committed to training law enforcement officers from across our state since 1998. This funding opportunity will have tremendous impact on our LETA training program by providing additional space to house more cadets and offer more advanced training courses annually.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-national-park-service-civil-rights-sites,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CIVIL RIGHTS SITES SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY,2022-12-21,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the following information regarding the Mississippi Civil Rights Sites Special Resources Study, which details opportunities for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of civil rights sites for Mississippi. This study disclosed nine historic sites in Mississippi affiliated with the 1955 murder of Emmett Till and the 1964 Mississippi Freedom project, which met the Special Resources Study criteria for potential inclusion in the National Park System. These sites include the following:

Bryant’s Grocery Store and Ben Roy’s Service Station

Burned Station Wagon site in Neshoba County

East Money Church of God in Christ cemetery

Glendora Cotton Gin and community center

Graball Landing river site in Glendora

M.W. Stringer Grand Lodge in Jackson, MS

Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Neshoba County

Neshoba County Courthouse Square in Philadelphia

Tallahatchie County Courthouse

Emmett Till Interpretive Center

“I am proud to support the work that The National Park Service is achieving. This is an important moment in history. Growing up Mississippi, I witnessed different events unfold and some were tragedies. By preserving Mississippi civil rights sites, America’s heritage will never be forgotten. I will continue to be an advocate for civil rights and the rural communities that I serve.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-expects-help-jackson-water-customers,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON EXPECTS HELP FOR JACKSON WATER CUSTOMERS,2022-12-20,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the following information regarding the omnibus government funding legislation for Fiscal Year 2023.

The Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023 includes $27 billion in emergency funding to respond to the devastation that recent natural disasters and extreme weather events have left behind. There will be $600 million allocated to address the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. The omnibus appropriations package will include a supplement that will benefit the City of Jackson water customers, which $150 million will be designated for technical assistance and $450 million will be used for capital projects.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-13-million-awarded-friends-children,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces over $13 Million Awarded to Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc.",2022-12-12,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $13,722,914 in Head Start and Early Head Start funds to Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc. Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-959229-awarded-health-centers,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $959,229 Awarded to Health Centers in the Mississippi Second Congressional District",2022-12-09,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $959,229 in FY 2023 Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination funds through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to the following health centers:

Health Center

Amount

Contact

G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc

$169,330

Mr. James Coleman

601-859-5213

Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc

$489,829

Dr. Jasmin Chapman

601-362-5321

Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center, Inc

$300,140

Ms. Katrina Collins

601-786-3475",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-28-million-awarded-indianola-pecan-house,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $2.8 Million Awarded to Indianola Pecan House, Inc.",2022-12-07,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has loaned $2,800,000 in Business and Industry Loan Guarantees Program funds to Bank of Montgomery for the Indianola Pecan House, Inc.

The Business and Industry Loan Guarantees Program offers loan guarantees to lenders for their loans to rural businesses. This Rural Development investment will provide working capital and refinance debt for the Indianola Pecan House.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-6-million-awarded-progressive-medical,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $6 Million Awarded to Progressive Medical Management of Batesville,2022-12-07,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has loaned $6,000,000 in Business and Industry Loan Guarantees Program funds to Live Oak Bank for Progressive Medical Management of Batesville.

The Business and Industry Loan Guarantees Program offers loan guarantees to lenders for their loans to rural businesses. This Rural Development investment will be used to provide working capital, equipment purchases and refinancing existing debts for Progressive Medical Management of Batesville.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-fulbright-award-recipients,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES FULBRIGHT AWARD RECIPIENTS,2022-12-06,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement recognizing Mississippi’s 2nd District Fulbright award recipient:

“It is with great pride that I recognize the 2022 Fulbright recipients from Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District. For more than 70 years, the Fulbright Program has been one of the most educational exchange programs in the world. Selected through a merit-based competition, these Fulbrighters represent the excellence and diversity of the United States. I believe the knowledge these students receive abroad will soon benefit their communities, institutions, and Mississippi. Congratulations to the 2022 Fulbright Award recipients.”

Fulbright Award Recipients:

Ms. Anlu Zhu",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-3-million-grants-delta-health,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces over $3 Million in Grants to Delta Health Center, Inc",2022-12-06,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded $3,969,149 in Health Center Cluster funds to Delta Health Center, Inc. located in Mound Bayou, MS.

HRSA’s Health Center Program provides funding to support access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-2-million-awarded-mississippi-state,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces over $2 Million Awarded to the Mississippi State Department of Health,2022-12-02,2022,2022-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $2,013,494 through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Center for Chronic Diseases Prevention & Health Promotion in Cancer Prevention and Control Program funds to Mississippi State Department of Health.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announce-investments-increase-competition-and,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announce Investments to Increase Competition and Economic Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processors and Producers around the Country, and Help Lower Costs for Working Families",2022-11-02,2022,2022-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $508,784 through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) to Home Place Pastures, LLC.

Home Place Pastures currently owns and operates an USDA inspected slaughter and processing facility in the middle of its farming operation, which produces grass-fed beef and pastured pork. Home Place Pastures runs an established weekly distribution chain to restaurants, schools, hospitals, and retail accounts in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee. The company also sells direct to consumers through their website, monthly box subscribers, on-farm restaurant and butcher shop, and farmers markets. With this award, Home Place will substantially increase cold storage and processing, allowing them to significantly expand their business while also adding value to small family farms by providing a premium reliable market for pasture raised hogs.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-312000-awarded-mississippi-department,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $312,000 Awarded to the Mississippi Department of Transportation",2022-10-19,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $312,000 in FHWA Climate Challenge Project Funds to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Climate Challenge provides financial and technical assistance resources to help state departments of transportation (DOTs) or other public sector stakeholders explore the use of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as a standard practice to inform pavement material and design selection for enhancing sustainable pavement practices and quantify the emissions and impacts of those practices.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-499958-awarded-farms-llc,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $499,958 Awarded to Up in Farms, LLC",2022-10-19,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has awarded $499,958 in grants to Up in Farms, LLC to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems and increase the availability of locally grown agricultural products. The funding will be distributed through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs (FMLFPP) grant program.

LFPP grants support local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing. The awarded projects focus on activities such as supporting the processing, aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and regional food products; developing value-added products; and facilitating regional food chain coordination.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-national-park-services-awards-77009,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces National Park Services Awards $77,009 Mississippi Organizations",2022-10-18,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA) has awarded $77,009 in grants for 4 projects promoting cultural heritage preservation through the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) region.

Established in 1994, the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative has provided more than $3 million in grants to organizations exempt from federal income tax, such as non-profit organizations, tribal groups, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and state and local governments. The Lower Mississippi Delta region includes 219 counties across the state of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-1131800-awarded-rural-health-care,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $1,131,800 Awarded to Rural Health Care Facilities in the Second Congressional District",2022-10-14,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This Rural Development investment will be used to improve community health

outcomes by strengthening the backbone of the healthcare workforce in a rural,

economically at-risk, and medically underserved county by upgrading the heating,

ventilation, air conditioning and other critical equipment at Yalobusha General",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-125000-awarded-holmes-county,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $125,000 Awarded to Holmes County Consolidated School District",2022-10-14,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Justice has approved $125,000 in grant funding through the Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP) to the Holmes County Consolidated School District.

The COPS Hiring Program is a competitive award program intended to reduce crime and advance public safety through community policing by providing direct funding for the hiring of career law enforcement officers. CHP provides funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire additional career law enforcement officers and deputies to enhance their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-2023-cost-living-adjustment,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES 2023 COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT,2022-10-13,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement:

“The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced its 2023 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) today. With inflation rising, the COLA will help many Americans.” The COLA is expected to be at least 8.7%, and this adjustment is described to be the largest since 1981. At least 70 million seniors or those who receive disability funds will benefit from this COLA. Many Americans are now struggling with food, home, and fuel purchases, and this COLA will reduce some of the economic strain some citizens are facing.

In the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi, there are 162,145 Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) beneficiaries as of December 2021. With these statistics, it is evident that the social security program is vital to many.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-highlights-impact-2nd-district-borrowers,Congressman Thompson highlights impact on the 2nd District borrowers,2022-10-13,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) -- Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the following statement:

“Student loans have been mounting for decades. Borrowers are mired in debt. Students are leaving college with insurmountable student loan debt. President Biden vowed to offer student loan debt relief to working and middle-class families, and he has kept his word. Last month, President Biden stated that there will be up to $20,000 in debt cancellation for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in debt cancellation for Non-Pell Grant recipients.”

Borrowers who earn less than $125,000 per year will receive a portion of their debt cancelled. The Biden administration's proposal to reduce student debt will help a lot of Mississippians, as well as many others, who now face the possibility of startingloan repayment. According to data from the Institution of Higher Learning, the median income for a Mississippian with a bachelor's degree was around $43,500 in 2019, while the median income for those with a graduate degree was about $55,500.

According to the United States Census Bureau Quick Facts, Mississippi reflected 22.8% of citizens with a bachelor’s degree, 19.4% in poverty, and a median income of $46,511 as of July 2021. With these staggering statistics, this debt relief program is one of the best programs aimed at students. Mississippi is a great state, but also ranks low in salaries when compared to other states. The student debt relief program will decrease expenses for many and possibly improve credit ratings for some. The program will also provide more disposable income for those who were struggling with their expenses before the pandemic relieved payments.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-215050-awarded-tougaloo-college,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $215,050 Awarded to Tougaloo College",2022-10-12,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a Rural Business Development Grant in the amount of $215,050 to Tougaloo College Research & Development.

This Rural Development investment will be used to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged businesses with business infrastructure, education, and revenue streams to access capital for business operations in Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson, and Wilkinson counties in Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-femas-hazard-mitigation-grant-open,Congressman Thompson Announces FEMA’S HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT OPEN,2022-10-07,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) -- Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson announced the application period for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grants has opened. For Fiscal Year 2022, there is $2.3 billion available for the Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities program and $800 million available for Flood Mitigation Assistance program. These funds can be used to combat the effects of climate change and build stronger communities. Interested applicants should apply by December 1, 2022 to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

""With climate change, we are seeing more frequent, intense, and destructive natural disasters. Communities that lack proper infrastructure will be at significant risk unless we invest in better mitigation strategies. I thank the Biden Administration for prioritizing making critical investments in communities. This historic mitigation funding will help communities in Mississippi build stronger and more resilient infrastructure that can protect them from the impacts of disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Just recently, we saw how flooding can devastate our community and infrastructure with the Jackson Water Crisis. I urge every community to take advantage of this critical funding.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-army-corps-engineers-funding-pearl,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Army Corps of Engineers funding for Pearl River Flood Control Project,2022-10-03,2022,2022-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works has received $700,000 from the Biden Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to complete the validation study for the Pearl River Flood Control Project located in Jackson, Mississippi. An additional $221 million in construction funding will be made available contingent on the Secretary’s evaluation that the project meets environmental and other criteria.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-justice-awarded-611087,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Justice Awarded $611,087 to Mississippi Department of Public Safety",2022-09-30,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention has awarded $611,087 in FY 2021 Title II Formula Grant Funds to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The Division of Public Safety Planning (DPSP), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is primarily responsible for providing resources and funding assistance to support state and local efforts to plan, establish, operate, coordinate, and evaluate projects directly or through grants and contracts with public and private agencies for the development of more effective education, training, research, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation programs in the area of juvenile delinquency and programs to improve the juvenile justice system.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-685566-awarded-mississippi-agencies,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $685,566 Awarded to Mississippi Agencies",2022-09-28,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded a FY 2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant, FY 2022 One-Call Grant, FY 2022 Underground Natural Gas Storage Grant and FY 2022 State Base Pipeline Safety Grant to Mississippi Agencies.

The HMEP grant program allows flexibility in implementing planning and training programs that address differing needs for each location. Well-trained first responders play a critical role in mitigating or responding to any hazardous materials incident. HMEP grants are part of PHMSA’s comprehensive approach to improving the safe transportation of crude oil and other hazardous material across the country.

The One Call Grants are designed to improve various aspects of states’ damage prevention programs, including one call notification systems, notification service quality, one call record retention, state investigations of excavation damage to pipelines, enforcement against violators of state law, improvements in underground facility-locating capabilities, training of involved personnel, and public outreach and education.

The Underground Natural Gas Storage Grants (UNGS) program participation requires a certification or agreement with PHMSA to enforce federal pipeline safety regulations. The grant is funded through a user fee on operators of underground natural gas storage facilities and not public funds. The statute allows PHMSA to reimburse up to, but not more than, 80 percent of the total cost of personnel, equipment, and activities reasonably required by State UNGS safety programs over the course of one calendar year.

PHMSA’s State Base Grants program supports State pipeline safety programs by reimbursing them a portion of each State's total program expenses for a given calendar year based on their performance. State pipeline safety programs assure public safety through inspecting and enforcing the pipeline safety regulations, conducting incident investigations, and taking corrective actions to assure the safety and integrity of pipelines under their safety authority.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-justice-awarded-640909,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Justice Awarded $640,909 to Mississippi State and Local Agencies",2022-09-28,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded a FY 22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, FY 22 Intellectual Property Enforcement Grant and FY 22 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant to Mississippi State and Local Agencies.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program allows units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings.

The Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from

Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy Grant Program assists state, local, and tribal jurisdictions in preventing and reducing intellectual property (IP) theft and related crime and supports law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting IP crime and reducing violent crime associated with IP cases and investigations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-justice-awarded-750000,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Justice Awarded $750,000 to Mississippi State Department of Health",2022-09-28,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime has awarded $750,000 in FY 2022 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Grant Funds to the Mississippi State Department of Health.

This funding will support expanded task force partnerships, refinement and implementation of new and existing protocols, meaningful survivor engagement, and implementation of proactive approaches that are victim-centered and survivor and trauma-informed.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-justice-awarded-over-1,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Justice Awarded over $1 Million to Local Governments,2022-09-28,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Programs has awarded $1,520,908 in FY 2022 Family Treatment Court Program Grant Funds to Madison and Sunflower Counties.

Madison County- $760,454

The County of Madison is seeking to operate a Family Intervention Drug Court due to the rising number of families affected by opioid and methamphetamine in Madison County cases. The Family Drug Intervention Court will provide Madison County the needed supervision, treatment and recovery support services that are currently non-existent.

Sunflower County- $760,454",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-usda-local-food-purchase-assistance,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Mississippi,2022-09-28,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has signed a cooperative agreement with Mississippi under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). The LFPA allows the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers.

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will partner with the three Feeding America affiliated food banks that together will service all 82 counties in the state of Mississippi. USDA will award up to $400 million through non-competitive cooperative agreements with state and tribal governments to support local, regional, and underserved producers through the purchase of food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destination.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-250000-grants-jackson-ms-group-home,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $250,000 in Grants to Jackson, MS Group Home",2022-09-27,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families / ACYF - Family and Youth Services Bureau has awarded $250,000 in Maternity Group Home Program funds to Jackson Resource Center located in Jackson, Mississippi.

The Maternity Group Homes for Pregnant and Parenting Youth (MGH) Program supports homeless pregnant and/or parenting young people, as well as their dependent children.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-ibm-teams-alcorn-state-university,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces IBM Teams with Alcorn State University to Address Cybersecurity Talent Shortage,2022-09-22,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Education and the White House, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced its collaboration with Alcorn State University to help them establish Cybersecurity Leadership Centers during the National HBCU Week Conference.Through IBM's collaboration, faculty and students at participating schools will have access to coursework, lectures, immersive training experiences, certifications, IBM Cloud-hosted software, and professional development resources, all at no cost to them.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-1-million-awarded-hinds-county-mental,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $1 Million Awarded to Hinds County Mental Health Commission,2022-09-20,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Center for Mental Health Services has awarded $1,000,000 in FY 2022 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Planning, Development, and Implementation Grant funds to Hinds County Mental Health Commission.

The intent of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Planning, Development, and Implementation (CCBHC-PDI) grant program is to (a) assist organizations in the planning for and development and implementation of a CCBHC that meets the CCBHC Certification Criteria, (b) provide a comprehensive range of outreach, screening, assessment, treatment, care coordination, and recovery supports based on a needs assessment that aligns with the CCBHC Certification Criteria, and (c) support recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders (SUD) by providing access to high-quality mental health and SUD services, regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-4-million-grants-improve-access,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces over $4 Million in Grants to Improve Access to Good Jobs and Training in Lower Mississippi Delta,2022-09-20,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with the Delta Regional Authority – awards totaling $4,183,266, to provide education, training and supportive services in regions that have suffered significant job losses in the energy extraction industry.

The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative helps rural communities address historic inequities and to produce good, quality jobs for dislocated and other workers in rural communities in the Appalachian and Delta regions. The grants also help communities diversify their local economies by developing a skilled workforce and providing equitable access to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Grants are being awarded to recipients in the Delta Regional Authority area as follows:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-national-blue-ribbon-schools-2022,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022,2022-09-19,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Education recognized Hayes Cooper Center as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2022/Exemplary High Performing Schools. The Hayes Cooper Center is recognized for its overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups, demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels.

The Department will formally recognize the 273 public and 24 private schools at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC on November 3 and 4, 2022.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-160000-awarded-alcorn-state-university,"Congressman Thompson Announced $160,000 Awarded to Alcorn State University",2022-09-16,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $160,000 in Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) to Alcorn State University to prevent targeted violence and terrorism.

Alcorn State University is proposing the Community Radicalization to Violence Training program to address the growing violence in our region and in our nation with domestic terrorism and race-based violence. It is aimed to assist Alcorn State University and surrounding communities to combat threats and other societal harms that lead to groups coming together with the intent of causing harm to property or life. This project is necessary due to the growing threats that HBCUS have encountered since 2018. We anticipate that providing trainings of this nature will not only assist the University in addressing this growing concern, but also assist the surrounding counties with skills and knowledge to help fight violence within their communities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-420000-awarded-tougaloo-college,"Congressman Thompson Announced $420,000 Awarded to Tougaloo College",2022-09-16,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Education has awarded $420,000 in Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant funds to Tougaloo College after receiving a bomb threat in March.

The grants, which range from $50,000 to $150,000 per school, are intended to fund education-related services to help schools recover from a violent or traumatic event. The university will use the funds to support student trauma recovery related to these threats by hiring full-time equivalent Trauma Specialists/Counselors, increasing full time Security Officer coverage, and offering additional mental health supports.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-over-39-million-awarded-panola-county-workforce,Congressman Thompson Announced over $3.9 Million Awarded to Panola County Workforce Training Center Renovation Project,2022-09-14,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Commerce/ Economic Development Administration has awarded $3,950,000 in grant funds to the City of Batesville and Panola County.

“I am pleased to support the work that the Economic Development Administration is achieving to help South Panola County,” said Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02). “The EDA project will help the area by renovating an old outlet mall and transforming it into a workforce training center. The work that EDA is achieving is amazing and phenomenal. This investment will give the businesses the growth that is needed.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-119540-u-s-department-justice-funds,"Congressman Thompson Announced $119,540 in U. S. Department of Justice Funds",2022-09-07,2022,2022-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $119,540 in grant funds through the Office of Justice Program to Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety will use grant funds to purchase two vehicles, which will be assigned to the Mississippi Sexual Offender Registry Unit. The vehicles will be used to aid in conducting absconder investigations. In addition, grant funds will support a statewide symposium for all Mississippi Sherriff’s offices and criminal justice agency personnel responsible for sex offender registration.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-over-54-million-awarded-national-park-services,Congressman Thompson Announced over $54 Million Awarded to National Park Services,2022-08-16,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program (NSFLTP) of The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), provides funding for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally-significant projects within, adjacent to, or accessing Federal and tribal lands. This Program provides an opportunity to address significant challenges across the nation for transportation facilities that serve Federal and tribal lands.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-host-secretary-hud-marcia-fudge,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON TO HOST SECRETARY OF HUD, MARCIA FUDGE",2022-08-16,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Bolton, MS) – Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will visit with a residential homeowner, presidents of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), leaders of the faith based community and members of financial institutions on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The visit will give Secretary Fudge an opportunity to see, first-hand, housing needs in the Mississippi Second Congressional District.

The first stop will focus on homeownership and asset building. Congressman Thompson and Secretary Fudge will visit a residential site where Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds were utilized.

The second stop will focus on the needs of HBCUs. Congressman Thompson and Secretary Fudge will host a roundtable discussion on Tougaloo Campus at 11:00 a.m. with HBCU Presidents, HUD partners and staff, covering topics related to HBCUs including homeownership and asset building.

The third stop will focus on Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI). Here the Congressman and Secretary will participate in a listening session with CDFIs on how HUD can support down payment assistance programs and CDFI participation in home lending. The listening session will be at 1:45p.m. at the Smith Robertson Civil Rights Museum, 528 Bloom St, Jackson, MS.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-614643-u-s-department-justice-funds,"Congressman Thompson Announced $614,643 in U. S. Department of Justice Funds",2022-08-15,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $614,643 in grant funds through the Office of Justice Program to Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The State of Mississippi Division of Public Safety Planning (DPSP) is coordinating with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) and Bolivar County Correction Facility (BCRCF) in an effort to provide inmates the opportunity to receive substance abuse treatment separate from the general prison population. The Mississippi Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT) has already been established at these facilities, and funding from this grant will help keep the programs in operation. The overall goal of this project is to improve the quality of life for the inmates by providing them with meaningful substance abuse treatment. This will be accomplished in part by providing alcohol, drug, and pre-release counseling to RSAT program participants; providing life skills, employability skills training, and adult literacy in the workplace; and providing job search assistance to participants upon completion of the program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-8714400-awarded-city-jackson,"Congressman Thompson Announced $8,714,400 Awarded to the City of Jackson",2022-08-12,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The purpose of the Buses and Bus Facilities Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities. The purpose of the Low-No Program is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles. The Low-No Program provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-399699-awarded-tougaloo-college,"Congressman Thompson Announced $399,699 Awarded to Tougaloo College",2022-08-09,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $399,699 to Tougaloo College. This project, entitled ""Targeted Infusion Project: Promoting Student Engagement and Success in STEM through a Combined Approach"" is under the direction of Manliang Feng.

The goals of this project will be realized by combining two pedagogies, adaptive learning and POGIL (process oriented guided inquiry learning), that have been proven effective in improving students’ learning experience and outcomes. The project design aids students of various background knowledge levels to reach the same competency in mastering concepts in general chemistry courses.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-over-126-million-awarded-yazoo-city,Congressman Thompson Announced over $12.6 Million Awarded to Yazoo City,2022-08-09,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Transportation has awarded $12,641,440 through the FY22 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grants Program.

The project has three main components: construction of a train station, development of a stormwater park to capture and absorb excessive stormwater and flooding, and “complete streets” redevelopment that will include bike lanes, sidewalks, lighting, broadband infrastructure, and stormwater management along Main Street.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-over-15-million-awarded-delta-health-alliance,"Congressman Thompson Announced over $1.5 Million Awarded to Delta Health Alliance, Inc.",2022-08-09,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The funding will be used to expand public health capacity by supporting health care job development, training and placement in rural and tribal communities. The goal of this program is to enhance clinical and operational capacity in order to adequately address the population health needs of rural communities affected by COVID-19, including those dealing with the effects of long COVID.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-u-s-department-state-grant-mississippi-valley,Congressman Thompson Announced U. S. Department of State Grant to Mississippi Valley State University,2022-08-09,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of State has awarded Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) a grant from the Increase and Diversity Education Abroad for U. S. Students (IDEAS) Program to bolster American study abroad programs on its campus.

Mississippi Valley State University will use funds to build study abroad awareness among students and their parents through a year-round marketing campaign and the development of pre-study abroad programming. The university will also provide training and resources to help faculty develop new study abroad programs and internationalize their curricula.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announced-over-21-million-awarded-mid-south-center,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announced Over $21 Million Awarded to Mid-South Center for  Occupational Innovation,2022-08-04,2022,2022-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded $21.5 Million to Mid-South Center for Occupational Innovation as 1 of 32 winners of the American Rescue Plan $500 Million Good Jobs Challenge to Expand Employment Opportunities.

The project titled “Opportunity Now!” (ON!) is a regional strategy, led by the Mid-South Center for Occupational Innovation (MCOI), designed to create economic mobility for adult and youth learners in East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-cultural-heritage-funds-awarded-two-projects,Congressman Thompson Announces Cultural Heritage Funds Awarded to Two Projects in the 2nd Congressional District,2022-07-22,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust, granted $3 million in funding to 33 historic sites that represent Black history. The funds will help historic places representing African American history. The Mound Bayou Bank received $94,000, and The Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute received $50,000.

“Protecting Mississippi’s African American historic places is critically important to our national understanding of Black life, activism and achievement,” said Brent Leggs, Executive Director, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. ""While both sites hold very distinct stories, their contributions to our shared American history are undisputed. We are honored to support the protection of these sites, and ensure their stories are used to draw inspiration and wisdom for the benefit of all Americans.”

“The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute is ecstatic to receive funding fromThe National Trust for Historic Preservation to support our virtual reality program, and to tell the story of the Evers family at their family home,” said Reena Evers. “This project will give visitors an immersive experience into the lives of Medgar and Myrlie Evers, exploring their commitment to civil rights and social justice.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-conducts-social-media-poll-student-loan-debt-relief,Congressman Thompson Conducts Social Media Poll on Student Loan Debt Relief,2022-07-22,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the results from a poll recently conducted by his office, which was created on July 1, 2022 and ended July 15, 2022. This poll was created to focus on student loan debt. To ensure a wide audience was reached, Twitter, Instagram, and his Facebook account were utilized to garner results.

“A poll recently conducted by my office showed overwhelming support of student loan debt relief. As we move toward the passage of a bill in Congress, I look forward to voting for Student Loan Reform. I will continue to fight for student loan forgiveness.”

Student loans have been mounting for decades. Borrowers are mired in debt. Students are leaving college with insurmountable student loan debt before they even begin to buy a home or land their first job.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-159865-awarded-jackson-state-university,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $159,865 AWARDED TO  JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY",2022-07-15,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $159,865 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled ""Collaborative Research BPE Track 3: Minority Mentoring for Advancement and Participation in Engineering Hub"" is under the direction of Abdelnasser Eldek. The iMAP Hub will positively impact the completion rates of students pursuing engineering degrees and improve the career preparation of engineering students at participating minority serving institutions, thereby enhancing the diversity of the US engineering workforce. The project will employ the interest of HBCUs, leading companies, and non-profit organizations to collaboratively transform the human capital via inclusive mentoring, thus creating a culture change towards an impactful, resilient career.

For more information call Abdelnasser Eldek at 601-979-2008.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/thompson-ask-doj-investigate-phil-bryants-participation-directing-tanf-funds,Thompson Ask DOJ to Investigate Phil Bryant’s Participation In Directing TANF Funds to Ineligible Individuals,2022-07-15,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released a letter to the Department of Justice regarding a recent court filing on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program Embezzlement Scheme in Mississippi.

“It has come to my attention that the State of Mississippi has consistently misspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Specifically, Governor Phil Bryant is alleged to have steered money toward individuals who did not meet the criteria for eligibility.”

In 2018, the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) received $135 million in TANF dollars, yet $77 million of those dollars were misdirected due to the influence of the governor’s office. Governor Phil Bryant has clearly taken actions consistent with ensuring Mississippi’s poorest citizens are denied welfare funds meant to benefit their households.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-1150000-awarded-preserve-historically-black,"Congressman Thompson Announced $1,150,000 awarded to preserve Historically Black Colleges and Universities",2022-07-08,2022,2022-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the National Park Service has awarded $1,150,000 in grants to assist 3 preservation projects for historic structures on campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) located in the Mississippi Second Congressional District.

Projects receiving grants this year will preserve stories, resources, and places, such as:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:20:25Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/application-period-federal-emergency-management-agencies-swift-current,Application Period for the Federal Emergency Management Agencies Swift Current Initiative,2022-06-08,2022,2022-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced the application period for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Swift Current Initiative. The Biden Administration is offering local governments in Mississippi the opportunity to apply on behalf of residents to receive Federal funding for repeatedly flooded and substantially damaged buildings that are insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FEMA has awarded the State of Mississippi $5 million for the Swift Current Initiative. Under the initiative, the Federal government will cover 90 to 100 percent of the costs for repetitive loss structures and 75 percent for substantially damaged structures.

“Climate change presents a serious threat to lives and homes in the Mississippi Delta, as natural disasters grow more frequent and severe. Mitigation funding can be a key tool in the fight against the effects of the climate crisis,” said Congressman Thompson.

“I am pleased to see that the Biden Administration has prioritized the state of Mississippi through the Swift Current Initiative, which is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will help provide timely mitigation funding for those who have been victims of repetitive losses and support efforts to mitigate future damage. I encourage local governments to submit applications for eligible individuals as soon as possible.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-agriculture-awards-over-7,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Agriculture Awards over $7 Million to Southgate Redevelopment, LP",2022-06-07,2022,2022-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $7,015,313 in Multi-Family Housing Loan Guarantee Funds to Southgate Redevelopment, LP located in Indianola, Mississippi.

This Rural Development investment will be used to assist in the rehabilitation of Southgate Redevelopment, a family multi-family housing complex. The project will go through significant rehabilitation and improve the living conditions for all the current and future tenants. This project consists of 75 one-story single-family residences and one one-story community building containing a clubhouse, meeting room, business center and leasing office.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-interior-awards-over-32,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of the Interior Awards over $3.2 Million to the State of Mississippi,2022-06-02,2022,2022-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of the Interior Awards over $3.2 Million to the State of Mississippi,1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-transportation-awards-1-0,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Transportation Awards $1 Million to the City of Jackson,2022-06-02,2022,2022-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Transportation Awards $1 Million to the City of Jackson,1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-transportation-awards-4,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Transportation Awards $450,000 to Hinds Community College",2022-06-02,2022,2022-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $450,000 in grant funds to Hinds Community College to reconstruct runway lighting at John Bell Williams Airport located in Raymond, Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-transportation-awards-5,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Transportation Awards $438,557 to Mississippi Airports",2022-06-02,2022,2022-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded grant funds to the following:

Airport

Amount

Project Description

Vicksburg Municipal Airport

$55,328

Rehabilitate Runway

Yazoo County Airport

$144,000

Update Airport Master Plan or Study

Grenada Municipal Airport

$239,229

Seal Runway Pavement, Surface Pavement Joints and Rehabilitate Runway",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-transportation-awards-6,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Transportation Awards $100,000 to Tunica County",2022-06-02,2022,2022-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $100,000 in grant funds to the County of Tunica and the Tunica County Airport Commission to reconstruct runway and taxiway lighting.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-u-s-department-agriculture-awards-5,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U. S. Department of Agriculture Awards $5 Million to Mississippi Businesses,2022-05-25,2022,2022-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This Rural Development investment will be used to provide Central Electric Power Association the ability to relend to Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) to assist them in the making improvements to several commercial and industrial facilities owned by MBCI.

This Rural Development investment will be used to help Cottonseed Co-Op refinance existing debt and pay off accounts payable. The debt refinance will improve the terms of the debt by lowering the interest rate and reducing the borrower's annual debt service obligations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-us-department-transportation-awards,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $970,893 to Mississippi Airports",2022-05-17,2022,2022-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-1-million-awarded-second-congressional-district,Congressman Thompson Announces $1 Million Awarded to the Second Congressional District,2022-05-13,2022,2022-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the United States Department of Transportation FAA Airport Improvement Program has awarded $1,000,000 in grant funds to the City of Greenville to seal runway pavement surface at the Greenville Mid-Delta Airport.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-784000-awarded-second-congressional-district,"Congressman Thompson Announces $784,000 Awarded to the Second Congressional District",2022-05-10,2022,2022-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This Rural Development investment will be used to install an eight-inch sanitary sewer line, new manholes and new service connection on the existing sewer collection system in the Lane Acres subdivision.

This Rural Development investment will be used to provide additional funding for the construction of a 16,000-gallon pressure tank due to distance from the existing well.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-new-americorps-vista-project-ms-second,Congressman Thompson Announces New AmeriCorps VISTA Project in MS Second Congressional District,2022-05-05,2022,2022-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteering has awarded $411,390 to the MS Second Congressional District to support new AmeriCorps VISTA projects.

Organization

Congressional

District

City

Award Type*

AmeriCorps

VISTA

Investment

Maximum

Education

Award

Value

# AmeriCorps

Members

(FULL-YEAR)

Genesis and

Light Center

02

Jackson

Continuation

$352,620

$116,910

18

Our House, Inc

02

Greenville

New

$58,770

$19,485

3

TOTALS

$411,390

$136,395

21

While serving, the AmeriCorps VISTA members will tackle local challenges facing the community. These investments will support up to 21 AmeriCorps VISTA members per year.

In addition to the award announced today, AmeriCorps will also provide more than $130,000 each year in education scholarships for the AmeriCorps VISTA members supported by this award to help pay for college, vocational training, or pay back student loans.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-winner-mississippis-2nd-congressional-0,Congressman Thompson Announces Winner of Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District 2022 Virtual Art Competition,2022-04-25,2022,2022-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bolton, MS – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced winners of the 2022 Second Congressional “Artistic Discovery” Virtual Art Competition. There were 11 schools that participated and 116 pieces of artwork. This year’s 1st Place winner is Gabriel Williams of Ida B. Wells APAC located in Jackson, Mississippi. I would like to extend my congratulations to Gabriel and the Ida B. Wells APAC Art Program for placing #1 in this year’s competition.

The 1st Place winner along with one other person may be eligible to receive round trip accommodations to Washington D. C. at a date to be determined to compete with the other Congressional Art Competition winners. In addition, his entry will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel for the period of one year.

The other winners are as follows:

2nd Place- “By the Light of the Mayflower” by Tracey Robinson – Ida B. Wells APAC

3rd Place- “Love Wrinkles” by Alexander Guzman – Winona Secondary School

Honorable Mentions:

“Broken Record” by Dion Hines - Ida B. Wells APAC

“In the Bleachers” by Tobias Barnes - Ida B. Wells APAC

“Tree Frog on a Log” by Chloe Burrowes- Water Valley High School

“Driving With Dad” by Zoey Rockoff - Ida B. Wells APAC

“Untitled” by Yanya Washington – Madison Shannon Palmer High School",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-visit-secretary-thomas-vilsack-and-policy-advisor-susan,"Congressman Thompson Visit with Secretary Thomas Vilsack and Policy Advisor, Susan Rice",2022-04-20,2022,2022-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announces Secretary Thomas Vilsack and Policy Advisor Susan E. Rice will travel to Mississippi as part of the Biden Administration’s Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour. There will be different events held with Congressman Bennie Thompson and each place will highlight the approach to partnering with rural areas to design economic opportunity.

Stakeholders and local officials will meet in Clarksdale and Greenwood to discuss ways that will build a better community for the people in the 2nd Congressional District.

“We must stand together to build a better community for the people in the 2nd Congressional District. I look forward to the visit with Secretary Thomas Vilsack & Policy Advisor Susan Rice.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-90054-awarded-jackson-state-university,"Congressman Thompson Announces $90,054 Awarded to Jackson State University",2022-04-15,2022,2022-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $90,054 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled “Track 1"" for Planning or Conference Grant, CO2 Sequestration and Storage using Vetiver Grass on Coastal Wetlands,"" is under the direction of Ramzi Kafoury.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-gives-brief-description-community-projects-mississippi,Congressman Thompson Gives Brief  Description of Community Projects for the Mississippi Delta,2022-04-12,2022,2022-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This project proposes a homeless/disaster relief shelter in the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi for a seven-county area. Due to the many natural disasters that have occurred in the Mississippi Delta over the past couple of years, it is necessary for the area to have available a secure space for a disaster relief shelter.

The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation plans to construct a 10,000 sq. ft. headquarters facility in Ruleville, MS. This facility will stand as a memorial to honor Fannie Lou Hamer and civil rights activism that will be a tourist attraction.

I.T. Montgomery House Restoration will revitalize the area, increase tourism, and provide economic growth. This project will also assist in the educational and historical value to the community by enriching the town’s history of being the first black community founded by former slaves in the nation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-confirmation-statement-judge-ketanji-brown-jackson,Congressman Thompson Confirmation Statement for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson,2022-04-07,2022,2022-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced his support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. She is the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States. We are proud to stand with Judge Jackson as she embarks on this vital role in her life. Judge Jackson is well-qualified and a person of honor. She displayed strong leadership and poise throughout the confirmation hearings.

She is one of our nation’s brightest legal minds. She will make an exceptional Supreme Court Justice. President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court because of her experience and qualifications. Judge Jackson graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and has served as a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit since 2021.

Judge Jackson will be the first judge with experience as a federal public defender. She is also the first judge since Thurgood Marshall with significant experience as a criminal defense attorney for defend­ants with limited resources. In 2021, Judge Jackson was awarded the Constance Baker Motley Award for giving back to the community, empowering women of color, and advancing the rights of people. These are just a few accolades that Judge Jackson has achieved, which accounts for her remarkable record.

Judge Jackson is a brilliant mind with the utmost character and integrity. Congratulations Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on your confirmation. I look forward to your continued service to our country.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-508572-awarded-jackson-state-university,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $508,572 AWARDED TO  JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY",2022-04-04,2022,2022-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $508,572 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled ""CAREER: Harnessing continuous growth mechanism to synthesize water-soluble magnetic nanoparticles for magnetic particle imaging,"" is under the direction of Yongfeng Zhao. The project serves the national interest by promoting the progress of science and advancing public health. The project will be integrated with a course offered at JSU through the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). JSU students will interact with research scientists from BNL and learn state-of-the-art technologies on materials characterization.

For more information call Yongfeng Zhao at 601-979-2008.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-fy-2022-nonprofit-security-grant-program,Congressman Thompson Announces FY 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program,2022-03-24,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) –Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announces Mississippi's open application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. The NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities for eligible nonprofit organizations, which includes houses of worship, that are at high risk of a terrorist attack.

During his time as Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Congressman Thompson has long been a champion of the NSGP. In 2019, Congress passed the Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act(P.L. No: 116-108), sponsored by Congressman Thompson, which formally authorized the NSGP, increased NSGP funding, and made funds available to nonprofit organizations located both inside and outside urban areas. More recently, Congressman Thompson introduced H.R. 6825, the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation to expand and strengthen the NSGP.

""In recent years, there has been a surge in threats against nonprofits, most recently including an ongoing spate of bomb threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Jackson State University and Tougaloo College. The Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides critical Federal funding to help bolster security for nonprofits. It is of the utmost importance that communities, like ours, apply for this Federal funding to help ensure that our community is safe from terrorist attacks.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/press-release-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-offer-appointment-2,Press Release: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Offer of Appointment to 2 Military Academies and a Prep School,2022-03-24,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MS – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces Murrah High School Student, Ravion Lightfoot has received nominations to the United States Air Force Academy; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; and U. S. Naval Academy Preparatory School.

Ravion M. Lightfoot has been nominated by United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, the U. S. Naval Academy, the U. S. Air Force Academy, and the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy. Mr. Lightfoot has received offers of appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy; the Merchant Marine Academy; and the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) at Newport, Rhode Island, in the class convening July 2026. He will graduate from William B. Murrah High School, Jackson, MS in May 2022. He is currently a member of the National Honor Society where he has consistently maintained high honor roll status every year in high school. He has a GPA of 4.2 and has an ACT composite score of 29. He has earned the Scholastic Gold Key Winner 2019-2020; earned the highest grade in AP Comp Principles from 2020-2021 School Year; and ranked #1 in the District Academic Bowl. Ravion is also a member of the JROTC staff, Civil Air Patrol, a three-year member of the Robotics Club, Quiz Bowl Team and Rocket League E-Sports Team. He attended Boys State, where he won the position of State Senator. Ravion is the founding member of the newly organized Rooted Heritage Club which supports and advocates for minority populations. He serves as Student Council Parliamentarian for 2021-2022. Additionally, his athletic pursuits include varsity soccer, where he achieved top goalie status in the state, member of the Cadet Fitness Team, which he won District Championship and cross country. He has proven academic and leadership skills as well as excellent analytical skills. He has performed volunteer work for the Stewpot, 5K Run for Little Ones, volunteer for CAP (Civil Air Patrol), and Wellsfest with Wells United Methodist Church. His hobbies include, reading, sports, music, and athletic training. Ravion is the son of Lasonya Lightfoot residing in Jackson, Mississippi.

Mr. Lightfoot received a ""Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition"" in recognition of his offer of appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and for outstanding academic achievement.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-15000-awarded-mississippi-public-broadcasting,"Congressman Thompson Announced $15,000 awarded to Mississippi Public Broadcasting",2022-03-22,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has selected Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) to participate in a grant program to create content by, with, and for tween and teen audiences. As part of the By/With/For Youth: Inspiring Next Gen Public Media Audiences project, Mississippi Public Broadcasting will receive a $15,000 grant to support their local work with tweens and teens (ages 10-18).

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https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-8406000-awarded-state-mississippi,"Congressman Thompson Announced $8,406,000 awarded to the State of Mississippi",2022-03-22,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the State of Mississippi $8,406,000 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help communities recover from disasters. With today's allocations, HUD has now allocated the remaining funds of the $5 billion appropriated in Public Law No. 117-43 on 9/30/2021 (Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act) for CDBG-DR funds.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/housing-and-urban-development-hud-awarding-mississippi-approximately-67,Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding Mississippi approximately $6.7 Million through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program,2022-03-17,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) –Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced that Mississippi will receive an estimated $6.7 million dollars through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which will be administered through Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Total finding for fiscal year 2021 is $2.6 billion across the other states. Funding is made available through a competitive process to distribute Fiscal Year 2021 funding to CoC grant recipients. In addition, approximately $77,000,000 will be available for non-competitive Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) renewal and replacement expiring grants, and up to $102,000,000 will be available for Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus projects.

HUD will make funds available through the CoC program to the following areas:

$731,183 for Mississippi House Partnership

$1,450,367 for Mississippi United to End Homelessness

$158,913 for New Dimensions Development Foundation, Inc.

$204,488 for Voice of Calvary Ministries

$727,405 for Bolivar County Community Action Agency, Inc.

$473,600 for Grace House, Inc.

For a complete list of projects which were funded, please review the Homeless Assistance Award Report here.

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https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-79-million-funding-ms-second,Rep. Bennie G. Thompson Announces Over $ 7.9 Million in Funding for MS Second Congressional District Schools and Libraries to Help Kids Access the Internet at Home and Close the Homework Gap,2022-03-11,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bolton, MS – One year after the American Rescue Plan became law, Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced today that Mississippi Second Congressional District has received $7,945,336 to date from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). The ECF program, which was created as part of the American Rescue Plan, helps schools and libraries ensure that students can connect to the internet at home, allowing them to take advantage of online learning and do their homework. Known as the ""homework gap,"" students who lack access to the internet at home often fall behind their peers as curriculums and educational opportunities rely more and more on the ability to conduct online research and connect to the web.

According to the FCC, the $7.17 billion program has provided Mississippi with $21,365,764 in total funding to date.

""The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare what was already true — that with educational tools, homework, and opportunities increasingly online, kids without home internet access are often left without the basics needed to succeed,"" said Rep. Thompson. ""This critical funding, made possible by the American Rescue Plan, will help children across Mississippi who don't have the equipment or internet access necessary to stay connected and get their work done. I'm proud to have supported this program in Congress and will keep fighting to close the homework gap because students – regardless of zip code or circumstance – deserve the tools they need to succeed in school.""

The ECF Program will help cover costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.

The schools and libraries in Mississippi's Second Congressional District that have received funding from the FCC program include:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-funds-10527500-local-projects,"Congressman Thompson Funds $10,527,500 in Local Projects",2022-03-09,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Thompson voted to fund $10,527,500 in Community Project Funding that he previously secured for the 2nd Congressional District. This funding, included in the appropriations government funding package, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in the Mississippi Delta.

""I am incredibly pleased to vote for $10,527,500 in Community Project Funding in this bill that I know will have a profound impact on the 2nd Congressional District,"" Congressman Thompson said. ""These investments support underserved areas and foster economic development, making a real difference in the lives of so many in our community. I am proud to have fought for funding that will make our community healthier, safer, stronger, and even more resilient.""

Congressman Thompson championed funding for eight projects that will directly benefit Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District residents. These include:

• $300,000 for Mississippi Delta Disaster Relief Shelter

• $2,250,000 for Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation Facility Revitalization

• $225,000 for Bolivar County Community Facility

• $2,250,000 for IT Montgomery Home Restoration

• $37,500 for Cary Christian Center Facility

• $1,465,000 for Rural Hinds County Utilization Project

• $3,000,000 for Jackson State University Center for Living, Learning and Cultural Engagement

• $1,000,000 for Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS for the Reuben V. Anderson Institute for Social Justice

The twelve-bill government funding package will help middle class families with the cost of living, create American jobs, supports the vulnerable, and works to help small businesses and restaurants that are key to our economic future. Collectively, the funding for the 2nd Congressional District and the funding increases for critical government programs will reverse decades of disinvestment in our communities and strengthen our nation.

This legislation will be voted on by the Senate and signed into law by President Biden later this week.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/under-american-rescue-plan-arp-mississippi-was-awarded-approximately-575,"Under the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Mississippi was Awarded approximately $575 Million for 48 Colleges and Universities, which Included $270 Million for Community Colleges",2022-03-07,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson announced that Mississippi colleges and universities have been awarded approximately $575 in American Rescue Plan funding. This has been one of the largest allocations of funding attributed to colleges and universities through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

The American Rescue Plan mandates that half of the funding be used for direct financial relief to students. The Department of Education expects more funding will be used for that reason. Also, $540 million was allocated to these institutions under the coronavirus relief legislation. The funding is being utilized in Mississippi to serve students and ensure that student learning outcomes are met during the pandemic. The funds have had a profound effect on both the institutions and students. A survey of college presidents by the American Council on Education reflects that 93% of colleges have provided financial support to students at the risk of dropping out and 70% of colleges were able to retain employees who were at the risk of being unemployed.

Many colleges and universities have cleared students' outstanding debt and provided emergency grants through HEERF. The American Rescue Plan has provided a much-needed resource: $270 million appropriated to community colleges; approximately $237 million awarded to seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); and approximately $85 million appropriated to six Minority-Serving Institutions. It is my goal to continue to support community colleges and universities to ensure students receive a quality education.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-750000-awarded-second-congressional-district,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $750,000 AWARDED TO  THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT",2022-03-02,2022,2022-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) approved an Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy in the amount of $750,000 to Central Mississippi Housing and Development Corp.

Central Mississippi Housing and Development Corp. received $750,000 from The First, A National Banking Association and FHLB Dallas to help rehabilitate the 64-unit Canton Manor, which serves people with intellectual and development disabilities by providing living quarters in Canton, Mississippi. Privately funded AHP subsidies are awarded by FHLB Dallas in conjunction with its member financial institutions to benefit very low- to moderate-income households.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-nomination-united-states-air-force,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Nomination to the United States Air Force Academy,2022-02-28,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MS –Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces an offer of appointment to the United States Air Force Academy for the Second Congressional District.

Gracie Lay has been nominated by United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to the U.S. Air Force Academy. She will graduate from Central Hinds Academy, Raymond, MS in May 2022. She is currently a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society Student Council and Mu Alpha Theta. She has a GPA of 4.3 and has an ACT composite score of 21. Additionally, her athletic pursuits include track and field, softball and rigorous physical fitness and strength training and flight lessons. She was named Most Valuable Offensive Player and Team Captain for 2021 varsity soccer. Her hobbies include reading, flying, sports and being a fitness guru. She has also performed volunteer work for the Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL), Toys for Tots, and Joni & Friends. Additionally, Gracie helps to cook and distribute food and clothing to the homeless at Raymond United Methodist Church. Gracie is the daughter of Robert and Tiffany Lay residing in Raymond, Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-offer-appointment-united-states-0,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Offer of Appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point,2022-02-28,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MS –Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces an offer of appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point for the Second Congressional District.

Ravion M. Lightfoot has been nominated by United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, the U. S. Naval Academy, the U. S. Air Force Academy, and the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy. He has received an appointment to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. He will graduate from William B. Murrah High School, Jackson, MS in May 2022. He is currently a member of the National Honor Society where he has consistently maintained high honor roll status every year in high school. He has a GPA of 4.2 and has an ACT composite score of 29. He has earned the Scholastic Gold Key Winner 2019-2020; earned the highest grade in AP Comp Principles from 2020-2021 School Year; and ranked #1 in the District Academic Bowl. Ravion is also a member of the JROTC staff, Civil Air Patrol, a three-year member of the Robotics Club, Quiz Bowl Team and Rocket League E-Sports Team. He attended Boys State, where he won the position of State Senator. Ravion is the founding member of the newly organized Rooted Heritage Club which supports and advocates for minority populations. He serves as Student Council Parliamentarian for 2021-2022. Additionally, his athletic pursuits include varsity soccer, where he achieved top goalie status in the state, member of the Cadet Fitness Team, which he won District Championship and cross country. He has proven academic and leadership skills as well as excellent analytical skills. He has performed volunteer work for the Stewpot, 5K Run for Little Ones, volunteer for CAP (Civil Air Patrol), and Wellsfest with Wells United Methodist Church. His hobbies include, reading, sports, music, and athletic training. Ravion is the son of Lasonya Lightfoot residing in Jackson, Mississippi.

Mr. Lightfoot received a ""Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition"" in recognition of his offer of appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and for outstanding academic achievement.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-offer-appointment-united-states-air,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Offer of Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy,2022-02-28,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MS –Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces an offer of appointment to the United States Air Force Academy for the Second Congressional District.

Jacob Dillon Chavis has been nominated by United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to the US Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marines. He has received an appointment from the US Air Force Academy. He will graduate from Grenada High School, Grenada, MS in May 2022. He is currently a member of the National Honor Society. He has consistently maintained high honor roll status every year in high school. He has a GPA of 3.9 and has an ACT composite score of 26. Jacob is a member of the Student Council, NJROTC, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Varsity Football and Soccer team and Grenada's re-established Chess Club. His hobbies include, hunting, fishing, playing guitar and singing. He has proven academic and leadership skills as well as excellent analytical skills. He has also performed volunteer work for the Disaster Relief Clean Up for Neighbors, Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen and Christmas in April. Jacob is the son of Coop and Lori Chavis residing in Grenada, Mississippi.

Mr. Chavis received a ""Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition"" in recognition of his offer of appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and for outstanding academic achievement.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-names-jackson-resident-virtual-guest-state-union,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON NAMES JACKSON RESIDENT AS VIRTUAL GUEST TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS,2022-02-28,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Bennie Thompson Invites Jackson Resident Who Leads the fight against COVID-19 at the Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, increasing the vaccination rate and saving lives in the African American Community as Virtual Guest to President Biden's State of the Union Address to Congress

Mississippi-02– Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is uplifting Jackson, MS Healthcare provider and advocate, Dr. Jasmin Owens Chapman, as his Hometown Hero virtual guest to President Biden's State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday. Dr. Jasmin Owens Chapman is the Chief Executive Officer of Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center — one of the largest and oldest community health centers in the State of Mississippi, serving over 49,000 patients at multiple sites in Hinds, Warren, and Copiah counties.

The State of the Union Address will highlight the achievements and work still to be done under the leadership of President Biden. While safety protocols mean this year's in-person attendance will be limited, Congressman Thompson said inviting Dr. Chapman as his virtual guest is an important way to honor the people of the Second Congressional District and uplift their stories.

""Our country has made tremendous strides this past year thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Law. So, for this year's State of the Union Address I wanted to highlight one of the millions of hardworking Americans whose perseverance in the face of the challenges presented by the pandemic fueled our nation's historic recovery. People like my guest, Dr. Jasmin Owens Chapman, are the true heroes behind America's progress over the past year, and I am proud to uplift her as my virtual guest to the State of the Union Address,"" said Congressman Thompson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-host-secretary-interior-deb-haalands-visit-mississippi,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON TO HOST SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, DEB HAALAND’S   VISIT TO MISSISSIPPI CIVIL RIGHTS SITES",2022-02-11,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and the Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland will visit Civil Rights Sites in Mississippi on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The visit will give Secretary Haaland a first-hand account of the people and places significant to the nation's Civil Rights struggle that began in the Mississippi Delta.

The first stop will be the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center. The E.T.H.I.C. Museum provides a visual history and educational information about past atrocities. ""We are hoping that the museum provides hope for a brighter future and allow healing to begin,"" Thompson said.

The second stop will be the Emmett Till Interpretive Center. This location is the courthouse where the trial was held for the two men charged with Emmett Till's murder. The courthouse has been preserved as a museum and interpretive center. The goal of this center is to tell the story of the tragedy and provide some measure of racial healing.

The third stop will be Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Although Mound Bayou is 42 miles away from Sumner, Mississippi, it played an essential role in the Emmett Till trial and is significant to the Civil Rights movement in Mississippi.

The fourth and final stop will be the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. Medgar and Myrlie were partners in the Civil Rights struggle. The murder of Medgar Evers took place at their home on June 12, 1963. It was the first murder of a nationally recognized leader of the American Civil Rights Movement.

Each location is vital to the history of the American Civil Rights movement. As Rep. Bennie Thompson travel to each spot with Secretary Haaland, let us be reminded of Black History Month and the significance of Emmitt Till, Medgar Evers, Myrlie Evers, and the other Civil Right leaders.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-dea-launches-new-initiative-combat-drug-related,"Congressman Thompson Announced DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Jackson, Mississippi",2022-02-09,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a new initiative, Operation Overdrive, aimed at combatting the rising rates of drug-related violent crime and overdose deaths plaguing American communities.

Operation Overdrive, which launched February 1, 2022, uses a data-driven, intelligence-led approach to identify and dismantle criminal drug networks operating in areas with the highest rates of violence and overdoses. DEA, working in partnership with its fellow federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, has mapped the threats and initiated enforcement operations against those networks in 34 locations across 23 states in the initial phase of Operation Overdrive. Jackson, Mississippi has been selected for the initial phase of Operation Overdrive.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-500000-awarded-second-congressional-district,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $500,000 AWARDED TO  THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT",2022-02-04,2022,2022-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This Rural Development investment will be used by Home Place Pastures LLC located in Como, Mississippi to provide $250,000 in working capital. In this project, Home Place Pastures, LLC (HPP) will add a Pasture Raised Layer Program (PRLP) to its existing pastured animal business in January 2022.

This Rural Development investment will be used to fund expansion of sales of processed rice through retail and foodservice distribution channels.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:57:46Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-250000-awarded-art-organizations-mississippi,"Congressman Thompson Announced $250,000 awarded to Art Organizations in the Mississippi Second District",2022-01-27,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded two grants totaling $250,000, as part of the American Rescue Plan to the following:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-39522-awarded-housing-education-and-economic,"Congressman Thompson Announced $39,522 awarded to Housing Education and Economic Development, Inc.",2022-01-20,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funds through the Housing Counseling Grant Program to Housing Education and Economic Development, Inc.

The purpose of HUD's Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-1st-round-investments-repairing-bridges,CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCED THE 1ST ROUND OF INVESTMENTS IN REPAIRING BRIDGES,2022-01-14,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson announced the first round of investments in repairing bridges under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law. For decades, Mississippi has suffered from a systemic lack of resources in regard to infrastructure. The Bridge Formula Program will bridge this gap.

Mississippi will be awarded $45 million in fiscal year 2022 to cover 45,023 bridges in poor condition under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program will provide a total of $225 million over the next five years. This will ensure sustainable transportation options for millions of Mississippians.

This historic bridge program represents one of the greatest investments in the nation's

infrastructure. Congressman Thompson is elated about this program because this initiative will provide funding to fix some of the structurally deficient bridges in Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-200000-awarded-delta-health-alliance,"Congressman Thompson Announced $200,000 awarded to the Delta Health Alliance",2022-01-14,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded $200,000 in funds through the 2021 Delta Workforce Grant Program to the Delta Health Alliance located in Stoneville, Mississippi.

The Delta Careers Collaborative (DCC) will establish a new talent pipeline of industry-led workforce training and certifications to address the critical need for pre-K educators in the Mississippi counties of Leflore, Sunflower, Warren, and Washington. Students from rural public high schools and local dislocated workers will be recruited to receive Child Development Associate training from Mississippi State University for job placement with early childhood education centers. The DCC expects to provide career development services to 80 residents, fulfilling a critical need for affordable, high-quality early childcare while also supporting the return to work of local families and driving improvements in kindergarten readiness scores in the region.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-over-15-million-awarded-city-jackson,Congressman Thompson Announced over $1.5 Million awarded to the City of Jackson,2022-01-07,2022,2022-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funds through the Healthy Homes Production Grant Program to the City of Jackson.

The Healthy Homes Program help make homes safer. The Program provides homeowners and rental property owners with practical information about how to prevent health and safety hazards.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:50:39Z