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/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-biden-harris-administration-awards,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES Biden-Harris Administration Awards Grant to Support Workforce Development Strategic Planning in Mississippi,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,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’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a Recompete Strategy Development Grant to Accelerate Mississippi Recompete Strategy in Jackson, Mississippi. The grant will be used to identify and evaluate barriers to labor force participation and occupational skills attainment in key regions and industry sectors and develop strategic implementation planning.

Accelerate Mississippi Recompete Strategy, led by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, will leverage the grant to increase local coordination and planning activities to create and connect workers to good jobs in geographically diverse and persistently distressed communities. The Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program, authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act targets areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment is significantly lower than the national average, with the goal to close this gap through flexible, locally driven investments.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-files-complaint-department-treasury,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Files Complaint with the Department of Treasury,2023-12-15,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"[Washington, D.C.] – Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS02) has filed a complaint with the Department of Treasury and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. BankPlus’ decision to close its only branch in the town of Pickens, Mississippi leaves no other alternative, but to file a formal complaint with the Department of Treasury and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on behalf of the citizens of Pickens Mississippi. (See attached letter.)

With the closing of this branch, the town of Pickens is left without a branch to transact business. The proposed solution of an ITM machine does not meet the requirements of this underserved minority and elderly population.

BankPlus/BancPlus Corporation, was established in 1909 in Belzoni, Mississippi, to “enrich lives and build stronger communities.” This $7 billion corporation currently has eighty-four locations between Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, primarily serving Central Mississippi and the Mississippi Delta.

In 2000, BankPlus was named a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), which allows the bank to receive federal monies to focus on underserved and economically distressed communities. The institution has since received about $350 million in federal funds to support communities like the town of Pickens. Just this year, BankPlus received federal monies to support its purpose of enriching lives and building a stronger community, but instead, has decided to close its doors as the only financial institution in Pickens, Mississippi.

“The departure of BankPlus places roughly 40% of citizens in Pickens with nowhere to make their financial transactions. Pickens has no public transportation, a large elderly population, and citizens on fixed incomes. The closure of this bank is yet another hardship for this community. BankPlus made a promise to enrich lives and help underserved communities but has decided to do the opposite of what they promised,” said Paulette Moore, Mayor of Pickens.

Mayor Moore went on to say, “BankPlus leaving, places a hardship for the town of Pickens. There is not much in Pickens, and with the bank closing, it will be hard for the town to maintain a strong economic base. I am completely against the departure of BankPlus and have asked them to stay.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-damages-awarded-ruby-freeman-and-shaye-moss-show-those,Congressman Thompson: Damages Awarded to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss Show Those Who Tried to Overturn the 2020 Elections Will Be Held Accountable for Their Lies,2023-12-15,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"[Bolton, MS] – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Former Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, released the below statement on the damages awarded to election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss:

“With the damages awarded Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, a Federal jury in DC sent a clear message to all those who attempted to overturn the 2020 Presidential election: there will be accountability for their lies.

“At the January 6th Select Committee hearing that featured her testimony last year, Lady Ruby expressed concern that her name had been taken from her by political charlatans. Now, her name and Shaye’s will be linked forever with the courage and dignity of honorable public service.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-35000000-awarded-mississippi,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $35,000,000 AWARDED TO MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION",2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"[Washington, D.C.] – Today, United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces an award of $35,000,000 to the Mississippi Department of Transportation for road improvements to US 49 from Bentonia, Mississippi to Yazoo City, Mississippi.

This project will consist of approximately 10-miles of roadway improvements to include: asphalt overlay, removal, and replacement of failed areas in concrete pavement, reconstructed concrete island, curb, and gutter, wider paved shoulders, slope repairs, repair of damaged drainage, structures, and replacement of striping, RPMs, and rumble strips.

“I want to thank the Biden-Harris Administration for making these funds available for states to compete and the Mississippi Department of Transportation for submitting a winning application,” said Congressman Thompson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-13-million-awarded-heights,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $1.3 MILLION AWARDED TO THE HEIGHTS OF CLINTON,2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,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 Agriculture/ Rural Development has awarded a $1,347,000 loan through the Multi-Family Housing Loan Guarantees to The Heights at Clinton, an existing Section 515 family multi-family housing complex in Clinton, Mississippi.

This Rural Development investment will be used to assist in the transfer, assumption, and rehabilitation of The Heights at Clinton. The project consists of 16 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom units. All units will go through significant rehabilitation and improve the living conditions for all current and future tenants.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-5-million-awarded-mississippi,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $5 MILLION AWARDED TO MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS, INC.",2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,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 Health and Human Services has awarded a $5,174,358 grant through the Administration for Children and Families / Office of Head Start Program to Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. The grant project is titled “Head Start and Early Head Start”.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-299868-awarded-mississippi-association,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $299,868 AWARDED TO MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COOPERATIVES",2023-12-01,2023,2023-12,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 Agriculture has awarded a $299,868 grant through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture Program to Mississippi Association of Cooperatives (MAC).

The project seeks to provide outreach to MAC farmers and coordinate the services of university extension, Federal Drug Administration, consultants, and youth to provide classroom training in local communities that have not been addressed; develop a marketing plan for fruit and vegetable farmers involved with MAC; provide technical assistance to farmers on the process of becoming certified and assist farmers with the costs of certification; and develop a peer training program to reduce the need for external trainers and keep expertise in the community.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-299769-awarded-jackson-state,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $299,769 AWARDED TO JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY",2023-11-27,2023,2023-11,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 $299,769 to Jackson State University. The project is entitled ""RII Track-4:NSF: Understanding Perovskite Solar Cell Passivation at The Level of Organic Functional Groups through Ultrafast Spectroscopy” and is under the direction of Qilin Dai. The project provides a fellowship to an Assistant Professor and supports a JSU graduate student with a training opportunity in ultrafast spectroscopy.

The principal investigator (PI) and the graduate student will have a six-month visit at Emory University to extend their expertise to ultrafast spectroscopy for the JSU research community. JSU researchers will learn hands-on skills, measurement principles, data collection, data analysis, and data plotting at Lian group to fully understand this advanced technique of ultrafast spectroscopy.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-supports-wades-family-request-united-states,Congressman Bennie Thompson Supports the Wade’s Family Request for the United States Department of Justice Investigation into the Death of Dexter Wade,2023-11-13,2023,2023-11,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 Thompson (D-MS) issued a statement supporting the Wade family's call for a thorough investigation by the United States Department of Justice into the tragic death of Dexter Wade. On March 5, 2023, Mr. Wade was fatally struck by an off-duty Jackson police officer who was operating a police vehicle.

“The circumstances surrounding Mr. Wade's death are deeply troubling,” said Congressman Thompson. “The pain his mother and loved ones are enduring is unimaginable.”

“The extensive local and national media coverage of this tragedy has prompted numerous calls to my office from concerned citizens in Jackson who are also searching for answers. The system owes Mr. Wade’s family an explanation for the callous manner in which his untimely death was mishandled,” he said.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-12-million-awarded-mississippi,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER  $1.2 MILLION AWARDED TO  Mississippi State Department of Health,2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,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 Health and Human Services has awarded $1,282,336 in Maternal and Child Health Services grant funds to the Mississippi State Department of Health.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-159790-awarded-mississippi-second-congressional,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $159,790 AWARDED TO  The Mississippi Second Congressional District",2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,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 update the heating, insulation, and ventilation systems by installing tunnel fans, insulated doors, brooders, computer controllers to the interior of 12 poultry broiler houses for Magnolia Ranch, LLC in Liberty, Mississippi.

This Rural Development investment will be used to upgrade the broiler system at World Energy Natchez LLC in Natchez, Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-femas-hazard-mitigation-grant-open-0,CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES FEMA’s HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT IS OPEN,2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Bolton, Mississippi) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson announced the application period for FEMA's FY 2023 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants is now open. FEMA published the Notices of Funding Opportunity for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance Hazard Mitigation grants. For fiscal year 2023, there is $1 billion available for the BRIC grants and $800 million is available for Flood Mitigation Assistance grants. These funds can be used to combat the effects of climate change and build stronger communities. Interested applicants should reach out by November 15, 2023, and the deadline to submit application is January 8, 2024, to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The funding for these two programs has been greatly increased thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and this year, the landmark legislation will contribute over $1 billion to these critical climate infrastructure and resilience programs.

“Climate change is causing our communities to experience increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters. Investing in and prioritizing hazard mitigation is one way to ensure our communities are protected from the impacts of natural disasters. For this reason, I am pleased that FEMA recently announced that they are providing nearly $2 billion in grant funding to help communities combat climate change. I am grateful to the Biden Administration for their continuous support to communities, like those in Mississippi, who are frequently trying to combat the impacts of disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, and tornadoes. I encourage every community in Mississippi to take advantage of this opportunity,” said Congressman Bennie Thompson.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-492659000-awarded-cooperative-energy,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $492,659,000 AWARDED TO  Cooperative Energy for Infrastructure Improvements",2023-11-01,2023,2023-11,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 Agriculture has awarded $492,659,000 infunds through the Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program to Cooperative Energy located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The funds will benefit Hinds, Coahoma, Holmes, Leake, Carroll, Franklin, Tunica, Attala, Claiborne, Bolivar, Sharkey, Quitman, Humphreys, Wilkinson, Warren, Leflore, Yazoo, Amite, Copiah, Montgomery, Grenada, Adams, Tallahatchie, Sunflower, Washington, and Issaquena Counties located in the Second Congressional District.

This Rural Development investment will be used to finance transmission facilities, improvements to existing transmission facilities, and improvements to generation systems. Cooperative Energy provides wholesale power to its 11 distribution cooperative members, located in southern and western portions of Mississippi. This partnership powers the lives of approximately one million Mississippians in 55 counties of Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-over-16-million-awarded-mississippi-second,CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $1.6 MILLION AWARDED TO  The Mississippi Second Congressional District,2023-11-01,2023,2023-11,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 aid the Delta Home Visiting program to help bring much-needed services to minority, low-income families, pregnant women and children living in the rural Mississippi Delta Region. Delta Home Visiting program services include support to new and expectant parents by teaching basic caregiving skills, referrals to different social service and nutrition programs, training from a certified consultant, and family consults for a better home atmosphere.

This Rural Development investment will be used to make energy efficiency improvements by installing new grain legs, motors and pumps to the grain handling system located in Hollandale, Mississippi.

This Rural Development investment will be used to install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system at the BTC Old Fashioned Grocery located in Water Valley, Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-8742816-rosedale-bolivar-county-port,"Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $8,742,816 to Rosedale-Bolivar County Port Commission",2023-10-31,2023,2023-10,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 (MS02) announced that the Department of Transportation awarded the Rosedale-Bolivar County Port Commission $8,742,816.00 for the Port of Rosedale Multi-Modal Expansion Project Phase I project.

This project will fund the relocation and reconstruction of loading conveyors in Rosedale, MS. The goal is to have the conveyors be able to handle the amount of work in which they can operate efficiently, as well as an independent platform.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-pledges-federal-help-jackson-schools-being,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Pledges Federal Help for Jackson Schools Being Considered for Closure,2023-10-26,2023,2023-10,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 (MS02) offered Federal help to the Jackson Public Schools District Board of Trustees to help with repurposing school buildings considered for closure.

The concern is that buildings left vacant will overtime become eye sores. If the current buildings considered for closure are in good shape, then I believe they can be repurposed with a coordinated strategy by the Jackson Public Schools District Board of Trustees.

Communities in other parts of the country have turned closed school buildings into community centers, health and wellness centers, senior living facilities, and anything else that has given community people a place to go. There are too many examples in Mississippi of school buildings being closed or abandoned that are eye sores.

I urge the Jackson Public Schools District Board of Trustees to take this opportunity to repurpose the use of the proposed school buildings that will close. This is a chance for the Jackson Public Schools District Board of Trustees to set a new example for school boards that may consider closing school buildings.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-3473036800-mississippi-help-households,"Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $34,730,368.00 for Mississippi to Help Households with Home Energy Costs",2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,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 (MS02) announced that Mississippi was awarded

$34,730,368.00 in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Administered through the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding helps low-income households pay for home heating and cooling bills, prevent energy shutoffs, restore services, make minor energy- related home repairs, and weatherize home to make them more energy efficient.

Today’s funding release includes funds appropriated by Congress from the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024, as well as $100 million appropriated for FY 2024 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

By helping to reduce the costs of home heating and cooling bills, reconnecting energy services that have been disconnected, preventing energy shutoffs, and providing minor energy-related home repairs, LIHEAP helps make sure that our neighbors can meet their home energy needs and stay safe in their homes.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-120000-awarded-yalobusha-county-economic,"Congressman Thompson Announced $120,000 Awarded to the Yalobusha County Economic Development Distri",2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,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 $120,000 through the FY23 SS4A Grant Program to the Yalobusha County Economic Development District.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-mississippi-led-consortium-southeast,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces the Mississippi-Led Consortium Southeast Biotech Collaborative (SEBC) as a Tech Hub Strategy Grant Recipient,2023-10-23,2023,2023-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"[Washington, D.C.] – Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS02) announces that the Southeast Biotech Collaborative (SEBC) has been announced as one of the recipients of the Tech Hub Strategy Grant.

As the only Mississippi politician in Washington, D.C. to support the CHIPS and Science Act, I am happy to see Mississippi Schools named as one ofthe 2023 Tech Hub Strategy Development Grant recipients to start revolutionizing the Biotech Industry,” said Rep. Thompson.

The Southeastern Biotech Collaborative (SEBC) will work to develop a regional strategy to modernize biomanufacturing, biologistics, and precision population health to reduce distribution from foreign suppliers and reduce the shortage of medicine.

The Tech Hubs Strategy Grant Recipients are comprised of three Southeastern states in which Mississippi is included. Higher Education School participants include University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Jackson State University, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi Valley State University, Rust College.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/united-states-department-agriculture-announces-emergency-loan-assistance,United States Department of Agriculture Announces Emergency Loan Assistance for Mississippi Counties,2023-10-23,2023,2023-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"[Washington, D.C.] – The United States Department of Agriculture and Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS02) announces 37 counties, with farmland in Mississippi, as disaster designation areas after suffering from a drought lasting more than eight weeks. This allows Mississippi Farmers, in the primary counties, eight months to apply and be considered for the Farm Service Agency emergency loan assistance.

The Mississippi 2nd Congressional District has 12 counties that could receive the Farm Service Agency emergency loan assistance if requirements are met.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/former-january-6-committee-chairman-thompson-statement-guilty-pleas-sidney,Former January 6 Committee Chairman Thompson Statement on the Guilty Pleas of Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro,2023-10-20,2023,2023-10,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 (D-MS), former Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, released the following statement on the guilty pleas by top Trump Campaign lawyers Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro:

“This week's guilty pleas by top Trump Campaign lawyers Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro in the Georgia election conspiracy case underscore the ongoing significance of the January 6th Select Committee's efforts to uncover the former President's attempts to overturn the 2020 Presidential election and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

Mr. Chesebro's guilty plea makes clear that there was no legal basis for the fake elector scheme Trump loyalists used to object to the electoral count. Regrettably, even today, many in Congress still avoid acknowledging the obvious truth: Joe Biden won the 2020 election fairly and is the legitimate President of the United States.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-welcomes-new-press-secretary-and-communications-director,Congressman Thompson Welcomes New Press Secretary and Communications Director,2023-10-05,2023,2023-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"[Washington, D.C.] – Today, United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) welcomes new Press Secretary and Director of Communications to his Washington, D.C. Office. Yasmine Brown is a native of Indianola, Mississippi, with abundant experience in communications and public policy. She is an Alum of the University of Mississippi’s Trent Lott Institute, where she received her bachelor’s in public policy leadership. Yasmine served two terms as a senator in the University of Mississippi’s Associated Student Body—completing one term as the Student Life Committee Chair.

As an Alumna of the University of Mississippi’s School of Journalism and New Media, she received her bachelor’s in integrated marketing communications. She participated in the District 7 American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition, where she won second place, creating an integrated campaign for Tinder.

Following her undergraduate experiences, she obtained her master’s from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. There, she served as the Grady Graduate Caucus Co-President, focusing on bridging the gap between graduate students and campus life. She also completed a Public Relations Internship with Daniel J. Edelman Holdings Agency, Edible, Inc., where she worked on accounts such as Cracker Barrel and Perdue Farms. She recently finished an Advertising Internship with FCB Chicago’s DISCOVER team.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-commends-house-passage-crucial-stopgap-measure,Congressman Bennie Thompson Commends House Passage of Crucial Stopgap Measure to Prevent Government Shutdown,2023-09-30,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"[Washington, D.C.] – Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the House of Representatives has taken decisive action to prevent a looming government shutdown by swiftly passing a crucial stopgap measure. This legislation secures government funding for the next 45 days, averting a potentially devastating crisis.

“This emphasizes the unwavering dedication of my Democratic colleagues and myself to the American people. I want to stress the strong support from our side of the aisle, in stark contrast to the decision of over 90 Republicans who voted against this bill, putting us on the brink of a government shutdown,” said Rep. Thompson. Notably, I was the sole member of the Mississippi delegation to support this measure, representing my commitment to thousands of Mississippi government workers and families who would face tremendous hardships. I remain steadfast in prioritizing the stability and welfare of our nation.”

The stopgap measure will provide certainty and stability for businesses, consumers, and federal workers, ensuring that the government can continue to provide essential services, such as Social Security, Medicare, and national security, as well as funding for domestic disaster relief.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-mississippi-second-congressional-district-2023,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Mississippi Second Congressional District  2023 College – Career Fair,2023-09-29,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) is gearing up to host his Annual College and Career Fair. The College and Career Fair will feature prospective employers. Also, various universities and community colleges, both in-state and out-of-state, will be available to discuss educational opportunities. Fair attendees will be able to meet one-on-one with prospective employers. High School students will be able to participate in an interactive financial literacy workshop.

FEATURED EMPLOYERS INCLUDE: ¨Atmos Energy ¨ Canopy Children’s Solution¨ Continental Tire the Americas¨ Delta Health Alliance¨ Delta Rides Transportation¨ Federal Bureau of Prisons¨ Greenville Fire Department ¨ Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa¨ Internal Revenue Service¨ Mars Food & Nutrition ¨ Mississippi Center for Justice¨ Mississippi Department of Mental Health¨ Mississippi State Department of Health¨ MS Department of Human Services Division of Workforce Development¨ MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks¨ NASA’s Stennis Space Center ¨ Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi Human Resources¨ TSA ¨ US Army Corp of Engineers ¨ US Customs & Border Protection • US Department of Homeland Security¨ USDA Farm Service Agency¨ USDA Rural Development¨ USDA NRCS ¨ US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ¨ US Secret Service¨ Washington County Sheriff Department

Place: Mississippi Delta Community College

J.T. Hall Coliseum

Hwy 3 & Cherry Street

Moorhead, MS 38761

Date: October 6, 2023

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

If you have questions about the upcoming October 6th fair, please call: Jamesa Phillips in my Greenwood office at 1-662-455-9003 or 1-800-355-9003 (In State). See you at the fair!",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-releases-statement-looming-government-shut-down,Congressman Thompson Releases Statement on Looming Government Shut Down,2023-09-29,2023,2023-09,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) released the following statement:

“This looming government shutdown, planned by House Republicans, will hit working-class families hard. In Mississippi alone, 21,405 federal workers would be furloughed or forced to work without pay, in addition to the many employees of businesses with government contracts who could be laid off, furloughed, or see their hours cut. Essential services that folks count on daily will cease, our already shaky economy will take another hit, and our national security will be at risk. Communities and families who have been devastated by the many tornadoes that have ripped through our state will experience additional delays for housing and basic resources due to the proposed shut down. Instead of rolling up their sleeves and finding ways to help American families, House Republicans are busy cutting funds to crucial programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Title 1. This shutdown isn’t just unnecessary; it’s harmful, and communities everywhere will feel the impact.”

If House Republicans Shut Down The Government Mississippians will fill the following affects:

30,928 active duty and reserve personnel serving our nation's armed forces in Mississippi would be forced to go without the pay they earn during a shutdown.

The Small Business Administration would stop processing small business loans, halting a program that provides $200,395,500 in funding to small businesses in Mississippi every year.

2,033 people flying through Mississippi airports every day would face potential delays and safety concerns due to staffing impacts on TSA agents and air traffic controllers.

62,788 people in Mississippi would soon lose access to Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits.

Workers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be sidelined, risking interruptions and delays to the 74 food safety, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and other inspections conducted in Mississippi last year.

The Department of Agriculture would be forced to stop processing housing loans, which provide $412,777,420 in funding to help 2,663 families in rural Mississippi communities buy homes every year.

The Department of Agriculture would be forced to stop processing farm loans which provide $71,537,000 in funding for farmers in Mississippi every year.

390,471 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries in Mississippi would lose access to benefits in a prolonged shutdown.

6,895,441 people who visit national parks in Mississippi every year would be turned away or unable to fully access parks, monuments, and museums.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-19-million-awarded-mississippi-second,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $1.9 MILLION AWARDED TO THE MISSISSIPPI SECOND DISTRICT,2023-09-28,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded $1,900,000 in Grant Funds to the following:

GRANTEE/LOCATION

PROGRAM TITLE

AMOUNT

Mississippi Toughest Kids Foundation/ Crystal Springs, MS

Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending - Construction

$1,750,000

Midtown Partners, Inc./ Jackson, MS

EE - Community Economic Development

$150,000",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-244000-awarded-city-winona,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $244,000 AWARDED TO  City of Winona",2023-09-26,2023,2023-09,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 Appalachian Regional Commission announced $244,000 in grant funds to the City of Winona to renovate a sewer lift station at George Harris Boulevard and Old Highway 51 in the Winona Industrial Park. The renovations include the installation of a new concrete wetwell, a duplex lift station with a control panel, and a standby generator with a fuel tank and transfer switch.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-28500-awarded-mississippi-main-street,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $28,500 AWARDED TO  Mississippi Main Street Association",2023-09-26,2023,2023-09,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 Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a grant in the amount of $28,500 to the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) for the ""Main Street as a Destination"" project serving 16 Appalachian

Mississippi communities and supporting over 170 new and emerging downtown businesses.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-214285-awarded-delta-health-alliance,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $214,285 AWARDED TO  Delta Health Alliance, Inc.",2023-09-25,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded a Family Violence Prevention & Services Grant in the amount of $214,285 to Delta Health Alliance, Inc.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-1439259-awarded-mississippi-state,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $1,439,259 AWARDED TO  Mississippi State Department of Mental Health",2023-09-22,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grant in the amount of $1,439,259 to the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-2-million-awarded-city-greenville,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION AWARDED TO THE CITY OF GREENVILLE,2023-09-22,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded a Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending- Construction Grant in the amount of $2,000,000 to the City of Greenville. These funds will be used for facilities and equipment for Delta Health Center Expansion.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-7279967-awarded-projects-mississippi,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $7,279,967 AWARDED TO PROJECTS IN THE MISSISSIPPI SECOND DISTRICT",2023-09-22,2023,2023-09,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 purchase materials to rehabilitate the Isaiah Thornton (I.T.) Montgomery House in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. The home needs major repairs and restoration, and this project will help to preserve the historic I.T. Montgomery House.

This Rural Development investment will be used to purchase and install restaurant equipment. These items will be leased to a small emerging restaurant business, Crystals, LLC., in Grenada County, Mississippi. With the help of this new equipment, a 13-year-old business can resume servicing its customers and surrounding area.

This Rural Development investment will be used to guarantee a loan to Magnolia Bank to relend to Rosedale QALICB Manager, LLC. to assist in renovating four real estate properties in the City of Rosedale in Bolivar County, Mississippi to operate as a distillery, restaurant, event center, and retail space under Rosedale Distillery Company management.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-7-million-awarded-mississippi,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $7 MILLION AWARDED TO MISSISSIPPI SECOND DISTRICT,2023-09-21,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded $7,877,564 in grant funds to the following:

GRANTEE

PROGRAM TITLE

AMOUNT

Bolivar Community Action Agency, Inc.

WH - Head Start Facility/Regional

$ 7,295,564

Jackson Free Clinic

Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending

- Construction

$ 582,000",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-congratulates-mississippi-action-progress-inc,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON CONGRATULATES  Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc.",2023-09-21,2023,2023-09,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) congratulates Mississippi Action for Process, Inc. for being recognized by the National Head Start Association (NHSA) during their Fall Leadership Institute and being awarded a Program of Excellence Accreditation. Mississippi Action is among only 11 programs nationwide to achieve this status. This honor is awarded to Head Start grant recipients who demonstrate the National Head Start Association core principles.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-invites-mississippi-masterpiece-choir-perform-annual-cbcf,Congressman Thompson Invites the Mississippi Masterpiece Choir to Perform at the Annual CBCF Gospel Extravaganza,2023-09-20,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced his invitation to the Mississippi Masterpiece Choir to represent Mississippi’s Second Congressional District at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference Gospel Extravaganza on Thursday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. at the United House of Prayer for All People in Washington, D.C.

“It is my pleasure to invite the Mississippi Masterpiece Choir,” Thompson said. “Every year, I am excited to showcase the talent of Mississippi’s Second Congressional District to all guests of the Gospel Extravaganza. The Mississippi Masterpiece Choir is a Mississippi gem, and it is my honor to host them this year.”

“Let the Lord lead you,” was the message gospel composer and recording artist Ms. Indiana Norfleet received when she created the Mississippi Masterpiece ensemble group in Indianola, MS in January 2023. The group is only nine months old, but the singers are veterans on the gospel scene around the Mississippi Delta. The ensemble is comprised of three Sopranos, three Tenors, and four Altos.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-3-million-awarded-mississippi,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $3 MILLION AWARDED TO  MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS, INC.",2023-09-19,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded $3,086,184 in grant funds through the Administration for Children and Families / Office of Head Start Office to Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. located in Jackson, Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-mississippi-second-congressional-district-2023-0,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Mississippi Second Congressional  District 2023 MILITARY Academy Day,2023-09-18,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) to host Mississippi Second Congressional District Academy Day in conjunction with his Annual College & Career Fair on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the campus of Mississippi Delta Community College in the J.T. Hall Coliseum, Hwy 3 & Cherry Street, Moorhead, MS 38761.

Interested students, parents, and JROTC instructors are encouraged to come out and meet representatives from the five service academies to learn first-hand what it takes to be enrolled at a service academy. There will be representatives from the Military (West Point), Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard Academy. The United States Service Academies offers students a tuition free, four-year undergraduate education. Upon graduation, service academy graduates are commissioned as officers in the active or reserve components of the armed services for a minimum of five years.

If you have questions about the upcoming October 6th Academy Day, please call: Shander Gund in my Mound Bayou office at 1-662-741-9003.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-mississippi-second-congressional-district-2023-1,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Mississippi Second Congressional District  2023 College – Career Fair,2023-09-18,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) is gearing up to host his Annual College and Career Fair. The College and Career Fair will feature prospective employers. Also, various universities and community colleges, both in-state and out-of-state, will be available to discuss educational opportunities. Fair attendees will be able to meet one-on-one with prospective employers. High School students will be able to participate in an interactive financial literacy workshop.

FEATURED EMPLOYERS INCLUDE: ¨ Canopy Children’s Solution¨ Continental Tire the Americas¨ Delta Health Alliance¨ Delta Rides Transportation¨ Greenville Fire Department¨ Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa¨ Internal Revenue Service¨ Mars Food & Nutrition ¨ Mississippi Department of Mental Health¨ Mississippi State Department of Health¨ MS Department of Human Services Division of Workforce Development¨ MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks¨ NASA’s Stennis Space Center ¨ Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi Human Resources¨ TSA ¨ US Army Corp of Engineers ¨ US Customs & Border Protection • US Department of Homeland Security¨ USDA Farm Service Agency¨ USDA Rural Development¨ USDA NRCS ¨ US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ¨ US Secret Service¨

Place: Mississippi Delta Community College

J.T. Hall Coliseum

Hwy 3 & Cherry Street

Moorhead, MS 38761

Date: October 6, 2023

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

If you have questions about the upcoming October 6th fair, please call: Jamesa Phillips in my Greenwood office at 1-662-455-9003 or 1-800-355-9003 (In State). See you at the fair!",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-3-million-awarded-ducks-unlimited-inc,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION AWARDED  to Ducks Unlimited, Inc.",2023-09-15,2023,2023-09,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 Interior has awarded $3,000,000 in North American Wetlands Conservation Act Project Grant Funds to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. for the Russell Sage & Bodcau WMAs Wetland Enhancement located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. This project will protect and enhance 2,392 (448) acres on state and private lands in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-325000-awarded-city-water-valley,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $325,000 AWARDED TO the City of Water Valley",2023-09-14,2023,2023-09,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 Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded $325,000 to the City of Water Valley for the Water Valley Industrial Park Access Road Connecter project.

ARC funding will be used to construct a 0.38-mile access road connector between the roadway entrance from HWY 7 and the existing artery road that runs through the middle of the Water Valley Industrial Park. Additional work includes clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage, culverts, base materials, asphalt pavement, and signing and striping.

In addition to ARC funds, other federal sources will provide $425,000, state sources will provide $100,000, and local sources will provide $148,520, bringing the total project funding to $998,520.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-815783-awarded-mental-health-agencies,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $815,783 AWARDED TO  Mental Health Agencies in the Mississippi Second District",2023-09-14,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded $815,783 in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance Program Grant Funds to the following:

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-1-million-awarded-jackson-state,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $1 MILLION AWARDED TO JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY,2023-09-14,2023,2023-09,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 National Science Foundation has awarded $1,075,000 to Jackson State University. The project is titled ""2023 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate: Mississippi LSAMP - Host Site: Jackson State University"". The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program assists universities and colleges in their efforts to significantly increase the numbers of students matriculating into and successfully completing high quality degree programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines in order to diversify the STEM workforce.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-4998798-awarded-head-start-programs,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $4,998,798 AWARDED TO  Head Start Programs in the Mississippi Second Congressional District",2023-09-07,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded $4,998,798 in grant funds to the following:

Grantee

Amount

Program

Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc.

$1,565,579

CH - Head Start Projects

Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc.

$1,916,091

CH - Head Start Projects

Hinds County Human Resource Agency

$1,517,128

CH - Head Start Projects

Head Start programs support children's growth from birth to age 5 at no cost to eligible families. The services centered around early learning and development, health, and family well-being.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/former-january-6-committee-chairman-thompson-statement-conviction-peter,Former January 6 Committee Chairman Thompson Statement on Conviction of Peter Navarro for Contempt of Congress,2023-09-07,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BOLTON, MS-Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), former Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, released the following statement on the conviction of Peter Navarro for contempt of Congress after he refused to comply with a lawful subpoena from the Select Committee:

“More than 500 days ago, the House held Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a valid subpoena issued by the January 6th Select Committee, and today, a jury of his peers in Federal court has held him accountable for his failure. Mr. Navarro thought he was above the law and stonewalled the Select Committee despite his legal and moral duty to testify about his role in the former President’s conspiracy to overturn the 2020 Presidential election. I applaud today’s verdict and thank the Department of Justice for bringing this important case to trial. Justice is catching up with those who sought to prevent the peaceful transfer of power on January 6, 2021.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-20-million-awarded-mississippi,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER  $20 MILLION AWARDED TO  Mississippi Second Congressional District,2023-09-06,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded $20,198,000 in grant funds to the following:

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-69893-awarded-ga-carmichael-family,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $69,893 AWARDED TO  G.A. CARMICHAEL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.",2023-09-01,2023,2023-09,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 Health and Human Services has awarded a $69,893 FY 2023 Bridge Access Program Grant to the G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc located in Canton, Mississippi.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-30091-awarded-aaron-e-henry-community,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $30,091 AWARDED TO  AARON E. HENRY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CENTER, INC.",2023-08-31,2023,2023-08,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 Health and Human Services has awarded a $30,091 FY 2023 Bridge Access Program Grant to the Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center, Inc located in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-399982-awarded-jackson-state-university,"Congressman Thompson Announced $399,982 Awarded to Jackson State University",2023-08-29,2023,2023-08,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 $399,982 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled ""Targeted Infusion Project: Innovating Writing-To-Learning Pedagogy to Promote and Assess Deep Conceptual Understanding and Mindful Learning Across Authentic STEM Education Settings"" is under the direction of Wei Zheng.

The primary goal of the project is to use AI-empowered automatic assessment of students’ writing and metacognitive prompts to both assess student learning gains and help improve student learning and persistence in STEM domains.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-bring-greetings-during-emmett-till-wreath-laying,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON To Bring Greetings During Emmett Till Wreath-Laying Ceremony,2023-08-25,2023,2023-08,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 he will bring greetings during Emmett Till Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Graball Landing located near Glendora, Mississippi. The event is hosted by the U. S. Department of Interior in commemoration of the lynching of Emmett Till on August 28, 1955, for allegedly making inappropriate advances toward a white woman while visiting relatives in Mississippi.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-320000-mississippi-childrens-home,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $320,000 to Mississippi Children’s Home Society",2023-08-22,2023,2023-08,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 Health & Human Services has awarded $320,000 in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grants to the Mississippi Children’s Home Society located in Jackson, Mississippi. The project is titled “Canopy Children's Solutions School-Based Mental Wellness Expansion Project.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-320000-mississippi-childrens-home-0,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $320,000 to Mississippi Children’s Home Society",2023-08-22,2023,2023-08,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 Health & Human Services has awarded $320,000 in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grants to the Mississippi Children’s Home Society located in Jackson, Mississippi. The project is titled “Canopy Children's Solutions School-Based Mental Wellness Expansion Project.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-19-million-awarded-mississippi,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $19 MILLION AWARDED TO MISSISSIPPI SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT to Connect People in Remote and Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet,2023-08-21,2023,2023-08,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 Agriculture has awarded $19,358,006 in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in the MS Second Congressional District to reliable, affordable high-speed internet through the ReConnect Program, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This program is uniquely designed to fund the most difficult high-speed internet projects in the nation, which are the most rural, remote and unserved communities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-19-million-awarded-mississippi-0,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $19 MILLION AWARDED TO  MISSISSIPPI SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT to Connect People in Remote and Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet,2023-08-21,2023,2023-08,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 Agriculture has awarded $19,358,006 in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in the MS Second Congressional District to reliable, affordable high-speed internet through the ReConnect Program, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This program is uniquely designed to fund the most difficult high-speed internet projects in the nation, which are the most rural, remote and unserved communities.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-784228-awarded-health-care-centers,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $784,228 AWARDED TO  HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN THE MISSISSIPPI SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT",2023-08-15,2023,2023-08,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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $784,228 in grant funds to health care centers in the Mississippi Second Congressional District.

Recipient

Amount

Program Title

Claiborne County Family Health Center

$392,114

FY 2021 Ending the HIV Epidemic - Primary Care HIV Prevention Program

Amite County Medical Services, Inc.

$392,114

FY 2021 Ending the HIV Epidemic - Primary Care HIV Prevention Program

Award recipients will use funds to increase the:

Number of patients counseled and tested for HIV.

Number of patients prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-784228-awarded-health-care-centers-0,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $784,228 AWARDED TO  HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN THE MISSISSIPPI SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT",2023-08-15,2023,2023-08,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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $784,228 in grant funds to health care centers in the Mississippi Second Congressional District.

Recipient

Amount

Program Title

Claiborne County Family Health Center

$392,114

FY 2021 Ending the HIV Epidemic - Primary Care HIV Prevention Program

Amite County Medical Services, Inc.

$392,114

FY 2021 Ending the HIV Epidemic - Primary Care HIV Prevention Program

Award recipients will use funds to increase the:

Number of patients counseled and tested for HIV.

Number of patients prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Percentage of patients newly diagnosed with HIV who are linked to care and treatment within 30 days of diagnosis.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-2-million-awarded-jackson-state,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION AWARDED TO JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY,2023-08-15,2023,2023-08,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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $2,516,023 through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development to Jackson State University. The grant project is titled “Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence in Maternal Health”.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-2-million-awarded-jackson-state-0,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION AWARDED TO JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY,2023-08-15,2023,2023-08,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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $2,516,023 through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development to Jackson State University. The grant project is titled “Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence in Maternal Health”.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-156937-awarded-mississippi-valley,"CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $156,937 AWARDED TO  MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY",2023-08-09,2023,2023-08,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. National Science Foundation has awarded $156,937 through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) to Mississippi Valley State University.

This investment is a component of NSF's ongoing effort to build research and development capacity and education in states that demonstrate a commitment to research but have not received the levels of investment seen in other parts of the country.

The five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-2 awardees will undertake ambitious interdisciplinary research with a primary focus on enhancing climate change research and resilience capacity to create more opportunities for communities facing disproportionate impacts.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-over-20-million-awarded-leflore-county,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES OVER $20 MILLION AWARDED TO THE LEFLORE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,2023-08-02,2023,2023-08,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 USDA Natural Resources Conservation has awarded $20,557,734 through the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program to Leflore County Supervisor Districts 2, 4 & 5. These federal funds will be used to protect against increased flooding.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/former-january-6-select-committee-chairman-bennie-thompson-says-no-one-above,"FORMER JANUARY 6 SELECT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, BENNIE THOMPSON, SAYS NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW, NOT EVEN A FORMER PRESIDENT",2023-08-01,2023,2023-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement:

“Two years ago, when I chaired the first Select Committee hearing, I was moved by the courageous testimony of four brave police officers who came to the defense of the Capitol and American democracy on January 6, 2021. Those heroes asked us for something in that hearing: Hold those responsible for that deadly attack accountable.

“And, at the end of its investigation, the bipartisan January 6th Select Committee turned over to the Justice Department its evidence of an extensive plot by the ex-President to overturn the Presidential election on January 6th and prevent the peaceful transfer of power.

“Today’s charges are consistent with those the Select Committee referred to the Special Counsel last year, and successful prosecutions will not only bring accountability but also help prevent something like January 6th from ever happening again.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-congratulates-captain-zeita-merchant-her-historic,Congressman Thompson Congratulates Captain Zeita Merchant For Her Historic Selection For Rear Admiral In The United States Coast Guard,2023-07-27,2023,2023-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement congratulating Captain Zeita Merchant for her historic selection for Rear Admiral (lower-half) in the United States Coast Guard:

“It is with great pride that I recognize the accomplishment of Captain Zeita Merchant, a Jackson, Mississippi native and graduate of Tougaloo College for her selection to the rank of Rear Admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard. With this selection, she is now the first African American female to be selected for Flag rank in the Coast Guard’s 233-year history.”

Captain Merchant has had several historic firsts, including her current position as Commander, USCG Sector New York where she is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of one of the Nation’s busiest and most economically important port complexes moving hundreds of billions of dollars in cargo and tens of millions of passengers annually. Enjoying 26 years of active-duty service, Captain Merchant is a recognized authority in maritime safety and security, and crisis management. She has served in a variety of assignments at the operational and executive levels and has been certified as one of the Coast Guard’s top Emergency Managers leading large-scale, multi-jurisdictional incident responses across the Nation.

Captain Merchant holds a Doctorate of Business Administration and Master of Quality Systems Management from the National Graduate School at New England College of Business, as well as a Master of Public Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tougaloo College. In addition, she has served as a National Security Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Seminar XXI National Security and Foreign Affairs Fellow. Captain Merchant has been honored with numerous professional, academic, and community service awards, including her most recent awards as “Hero of the Harbor” and “Women Who Move the Nation”. Congratulations to Rear Admiral-select Merchant.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-thompson-announces-fiscal-year-2023-nonprofit-security-grant,Representative Thompson Announces Fiscal Year 2023  Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP),2023-07-26,2023,2023-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that 22 nonprofit organizations in the state of Mississippi will receive $2.7 million through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Fiscal Year 2023 under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). 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.

Congressman Thompson has long been a champion for the NSGP. In 2019, Congress enacted 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. In December 2022, Congress enacted the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022 (P.L. No: 117-263), sponsored by Congressman Thompson, which increased NSGP’s funding, impact, and effectiveness.

""The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is integral to addressing threats of violence against nonprofit organizations, specifically towards houses of worship in communities across the country. We have seen an increase in terrorist threats against nonprofit organizations; therefore, it is important that communities in Mississippi apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. I am pleased that 22 nonprofit organizations in Mississippi will receive this critical funding this year and I encourage others to learn about how these resources can help your community.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-968200-awarded-sharkey-issaquena-community,"Congressman Thompson Announced $ 968,200 Awarded to Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital Located in Rolling Fork, MS",2023-07-24,2023,2023-07,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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $968,200 investment through the Emergency Rural Health Care Grants to Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital to improve health care facilities in rural towns.

This Rural Development Investment will be used to offset the burden that COVID-19 placed on Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital including lost revenues, increased staffing expenses, and expenses incurred to protect the community and facility from the spread of COVID-19 throughout the duration of the pandemic.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-2250000-awarded-hinds-community-college-utica,"Congressman Thompson Announced $ 2,250,000 Awarded to Hinds Community College-Utica",2023-07-18,2023,2023-07,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 $2,250,000 to Hinds Community College-Utica. This project, entitled ""Implementation Project: Establishing a Cohesive Community College STEM-Institutional Transformation Academy (STEM-UP Academy Phase III)"" is under the direction of Willa Russell.

This project at Hinds Community College - Utica seeks to address persistence in STEM fields. The lack of diversity in STEM is compounded by barriers to educational equity, resources, and socioeconomic disparities impacting the African American community. The goal of this project is to increase students’ completion of degrees in STEM by developing bridges that support students’ matriculation at each educational level. This project aims to support the critical transitions from K-12 to 4-year institutions. Faculty and staff will engage in career enhancements key to the successful implementation of STEM and Career Technical pathways. This project is significant in its focus on developing persistence and higher degree attainment for HBCU students entering a community college.

For more information call Willa Russell at (601)857-3961.

# # #

Press Contact",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-244232-awarded-mississippi-valley-state,"Congressman Thompson Announced $ 244,232 Awarded to Mississippi Valley State University",2023-07-18,2023,2023-07,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 $244,232 to Mississippi Valley State University. This project, entitled ""Collaborative Research: CUE-T: HBCU Learning Community-based Intervention in Computing"" is under the direction of Latonya Garner.

The University of the District of Columbia, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Winston-Salem State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Norfolk State University, and Hampton University will collaborate to develop the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Learning Community-based Intervention in Computing (HBCU LCI-CS). This project will be designed to prepare and retain student populations underrepresented in computing and ultimately increase diversity in the computing workforce. This project team intends to explore the impact of an intercollegiate learning community-based intervention on the retention of underrepresented minority incoming students in computer-related fields. This project seeks to understand how to teach computing effectively to a broad group of students, in a scalable manner, with an emphasis on broadening the participation of groups who are underrepresented and underserved by traditional computing courses and careers.

For more information call Latonya Gardner at (662)254-3425.

# # #

Press Contact",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-over-6-million-fema-funds-sharkey-county,Congressman Thompson Announced over $6 Million in FEMA funds to Sharkey County,2023-07-18,2023,2023-07,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 U. S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $6,143,048.80 in federal funding to Sharkey County for debris removal operations because of FEMA-DR-4697-MS (Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds and Tornadoes). This funding is authorized under Section

407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

# # #

Press Contact",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-300000-awarded-jackson-state-university,"Congressman Thompson Announced $ 300,000 Awarded to Jackson State University",2023-07-15,2023,2023-07,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 $300,000 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled ""Research Initiation Award: Thermal Decomposition of Four-membered Heterocyclic Peroxides, Data Mining in Nonadiabatic Trajectories, and Chemiexcitation Efficiency"" is under the direction of Jian-Ge Zhou.

HBCU-UP’s Research Initiation Awards provide support for STEM faculty to pursue research activities to further their research capabilities and effectiveness and enhance STEM research and undergraduate education at HBCUs. The project aims to use a novel application of machine learning to discern what atoms in a light emitter dominate its chemiexcitation efficiency to improve bio-imaging devices. The significance of this project is in advancing knowledge of machine learning of thermolysis and assisting in the synthesis of a new generation of light emitters that advances image quality for bioluminescent imaging and improved treatment outcomes for tumor therapy.

For more information call Jian-Ge Zhou at (601)979-2008.

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Press Contact",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-open-house-and-welcomes-new-staff-member,Congressman Thompson Announces Open House and Welcomes New Staff Member,2023-07-10,2023,2023-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"July 10, 2023 (Bolton, MS) – Rep. Bennie G. Thompson will host open house for his Natchez District Office on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The office is located at 208 Lynda Lee Drive, Natchez, MS. The open house will give local constituents an opportunity to visit the office and meet the staff.

During the open house Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will welcome Jacqueline Marsaw, Caseworker to his staff and Natchez District Office. She is a native of Natchez, Mississippi, and an alumna of Jackson State University. Jacqueline is a member of the NAACP where she has served as the secretary, vice president and president. Marsaw is a member of the Adams County Democratic Party and coordinates the Black History Parade. She is the former field director for the National Action Network.

Event is open to the media and the public.

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Press Contact

Stephanie Booker at (601) 866-9003",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-12-billion-allocated-mississippi-broadband,"Congressman Thompson Announces $1.2 Billion Allocated to Mississippi from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program",2023-06-26,2023,2023-06,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 (D-MS) announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to eligible states. Mississippi is receiving $1.2 billion in BEAD funding. This funding will be used to deploy or develop broadband networks so everyone can access dependable, inexpensive, and high-speed online services.

“I was the only Congressman from Mississippi in the House of Representatives to cast a ballot in favor of the infrastructure spending package. I am proud to have taken a stand for the people of my state and to have been an advocate for responsible investment in our nation's future. Broadband access is essential for our country's progress, and this spending package is going to get us off the bottom and bring us forward into an era of greater technological advancement. I will keep working hard for the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi to ensure that they have access to the essential high-speed broadband infrastructure.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-250000-awarded-south-delta-planning-and,"Congressman Thompson ANNOUNCES $250,000 awarded to the south delta planning and development, inc.",2023-06-08,2023,2023-06,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 Commerce has awarded an Economic Development Administration grant in the amount of $250,000 to the South Delta Planning and Development District, Inc.

This EDA investment supports the South Delta Planning and Development District, Inc. with hiring a Disaster Recovery Capacity Support Coordinator to support long-term economic recovery and resiliency activities relating to impacts from severe storms in Greenville, Mississippi. The project will provide assistance to city and county governments to assist with the rebuilding of communities throughout the region. Once completed, the project will help build a reliable access to vital resources to support regional resiliency after future natural disasters and provide long-term sustainable economic growth.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-commends-biden-administration-investing-115-million,Congressman Thompson Commends the Biden Administration for Investing $115 Million to Address Jackson’s Drinking Water Crisis,2023-06-06,2023,2023-06,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 released the following statement:

“This is an incredible milestone towards ensuring access to safe drinking water for the Jackson, Mississippi community,” said Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02). “It is a testament to the work Congress has done to provide this funding to Jackson through the bipartisan 2023 federal budget and is a first step in resolving the water crisis for the citizens of Jackson. The continued dedication and commitment of President Biden’s administration is essential and very much appreciated.”

The City of Jackson, Mississippi will receive $115 million to support critical water infrastructure investments that will promote safe and reliable drinking water for its citizens. The funding stems from a 2023 Congressional Appropriation supported by President Biden.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-support-debt-ceiling-increase,Congressman Thompson To Support Debt Ceiling Increase,2023-05-31,2023,2023-05,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 released the following statement:

“After reviewing the text of the Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Agreement, I am convinced that it is in the best interest of the American people. I've seen the devastation caused by shutdowns and know we can't afford another one. The alternative to not support it will be detrimental to the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi and the American people. This Bipartisan Agreement protects our veterans' health care, critical services for children and families, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. I'm glad President Biden and Speaker McCarthy set aside their partisan differences and worked together for the betterment of our country. They both deserve to be congratulated.""

Democrats will always work to protect everyday Americans. The Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Agreement:

• prevents a devastating default on our debt

• protects historic infrastructure and climate investments

• protects veteran’s health care

• protects the 40 million borrowers in President Biden’s student debt relief plan",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:55:44Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-thompson-welcomes-new-intern-caleb-bearman,"Representative Thompson Welcomes New Intern, Caleb Bearman",2023-05-17,2023,2023-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) welcomes a new intern to his Washington, D.C. office. Caleb Bearman is a native of Madison, Mississippi. He is the son of Chuck and Mary Ann Bearman. Caleb is a junior at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, majoring in Political Science. He is a Dean’s List Scholar, a Helen Young Scholar, and a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Caleb was the International Disaster Response and Recovery Team Intern for the Salvation Army World Service Office in the Fall of 2022.

He is a 2021 summa cum laude graduate of Madison Central High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, Mock Trial Team, Academic Team, and many other activities. Caleb is an Eagle Scout of Troop 164 and a member of the Board of Directors of the Lucas Foundation for Better Living. He actively participated in Lipscomb University’s ENGAGE Program, the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, Memphis Workcamp, Mississippi Food Network, and Stewpot Community Services. He is a lifelong member of Meadowbrook Church of Christ in Jackson, Mississippi.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:55:44Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/thompson-carter-titus-higgins-announce-creation-disaster-equity-and-building,"Thompson, Carter, Titus, Higgins Announce Creation of the Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus",2023-05-11,2023,2023-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Reps. Thompson, Carter, Titus, and Higgins will serve together as co-Chairs of the Caucus. They, along with Caucus members, aim to use the Caucus to have conversation about how Congress can make disaster outcomes more equitable and make communities stronger. The Caucus hopes to hold events in the coming weeks and months.

“Whether you receive assistance and can properly recover after a disaster shouldn’t depend on your zip code or background,” said Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security. “For decades, we have seen low-income communities and communities of color left behind after a disaster strikes. That is not fair or equitable. While I am glad that the Biden Administration has made many positive changes to the Federal government’s disaster management programs to address inequities, there is much more we can do to make disaster assistance equity a real priority and reduce barriers to recovery. I look forward to having frank discussions with my Caucus colleagues and disaster recovery experts on how we can do better.”

“Storms know no boundaries and disaster relief shouldn’t either. Yet there have been long-standing inequities in disaster relief, especially for low-income, rural, and other minority communities. Louisiana knows this all too well. Some of the deadliest tropic storms and hurricanes to ever hit the United States have struck our shoreline. I’m proud to co-chair the Congressional Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus which will advocate for disaster preparedness and recovery that better serves EVERY American,” added Rep. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security’s Emergency Management & Technology Subcommittee.

""We are only as strong as our most vulnerable communities. Natural disasters hit them hardest, which is why I'm grateful to Co-Chair the new Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus. Disasters wreak havoc on red states and blue states, and as Ranking Member of the House subcommittee overseeing emergency management, I've worked with FEMA and my congressional colleagues to push for equitable disaster recovery across the board. Together we can work to close the recovery gap and help every affected community rebuild,” said Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV).

“Extreme weather often has the greatest impact on our country’s most vulnerable communities, this is something the Buffalo-Niagara region, knows all too well,” said Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY). “From deadly blizzards to ice storms and lakeshore flooding, we have experienced first-hand the challenges that low-income communities face when a natural disaster strikes. I am proud to serve as a co-chair of the Congressional Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus. I would like to thank Rep. Thompson for his long-standing leadership and efforts in addressing issues of equity across our country. Together we can eliminate barriers and inequities communities face in disaster preparedness and recovery, so all Americans have the opportunity to rebuild following devastating storms and other types of natural disasters.”

In recent years, the Committee on Homeland Security has held hearings on the issue of equity in disaster preparedness. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) also produced a report on disaster equity and barriers to recovery. Both led to legislation authored by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson to address systemic inequities in the Federal government’s response to disasters and how it distributes assistance. Although there is much more work to be done, the Biden Administration has thankfully made addressing equity in emergency management a priority.

Statements of support:

“I-DIEM supports Ranking Member Thompson's continued commitment to prioritizing equity in disasters through the creation of a new Congressional caucus addressing disaster equity and resilience. We hope this will help create a pathway forward for expanding disaster equity policies promoting equity solutions during the long-term recovery phase, providing equal access to contracts by smaller minority owned companies, and integrating solar powered community resilience hubs in the U.S. that can serve as shelters, training centers, and sources of public education for disaster resilience,” added Chauncia Willis, CEO and Founder, The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM)

“Solutions to mitigate disaster risk must begin with a discussion of inequality. Under resourced communities with substandard or degraded infrastructure are less resilient, and less able to recover from natural disasters and climate events. Individuals living in these communities are less able to protect against disaster, and will always have a tougher recovery. Responding to these challenges will require a commitment to solutions that address systemic inequity. As climate events increase, the NAACP looks forward to working with the Disaster Equity Caucus and urges strong congressional oversight of federal outlays to assist communities most in need,” added Patrice Willoughby, NAACP Senior Vice President for Global Policy and Impact.

Additional Caucus members include Reps. Donald Payne (D-NJ), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Lou Correa (D-CA), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Al Green (D-TX), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Rob Menendez (D-NJ), Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Dan Goldman (D-NY), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Robert Garcia (D-CA).

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https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-500000-awarded-jackson-state-university,"Congressman Thompson Announced $500,000 Awarded to Jackson State University",2023-05-10,2023,2023-05,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 National Science Foundation has awarded $500,000 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled ""Excellence in Research: Spontaneous Nucleation Strategy for High-Quality Perovskite Films"" is under the direction of Dai Qilin.

This Excellence in Research (EiR) project addresses the use of volatile solvents to prepare high-efficiency perovskite solar cells by a non-antisolvent method. The proposed research method exhibits significant potential in the fabrication of high-quality perovskite films because the film growth is caused by solvent volatilization via a spontaneously and simultaneously supersaturated nucleation strategy.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:55:44Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-999999-awarded-jackson-state-university,"Congressman Thompson Announced $999,999 Awarded to Jackson State University",2023-05-10,2023,2023-05,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 National Science Foundation has awarded $999,999 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled ""NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing food security and climate resilience (MS)"" is under the direction of Joseph Whittaker.

The goals will be centered around improving the resilience and health outcomes of all Mississippians by preparing stakeholders to assess, manage, and mitigate the complex and devastating realities of generational poverty and persistent food insecurity. The award can create new jobs that advance economic equity within the region by focusing on creating high-quality job opportunities, strategic workforce investment and training, small-business creation, and regional clustering of target firms. This NSF Engine Development award will enable the project to develop and enhance the Leadership Team and its multi-sectoral partnerships with local and regional constituents and organizations throughout the region, supporting the development of concrete plans for translational research activities, rural engagement, intervention plans, and recruitment efforts around STEM workforce development with quantitative metrics for success, and an analysis of needs from each stakeholder and a plan to address them in preparation for an NSF Engine project.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:55:44Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-winner-mississippis-2nd-congressional-1,CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES WINNER OF MISSISSIPPI’S 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2023 ART COMPETITION,2023-04-14,2023,2023-04,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 2023 Second Congressional “Artistic Discovery” Art Competition. This year’s 1st Place winner is Arthur Davis from Vicksburg High School. I would like to extend my congratulations to Arthur Davis and Vicksburg High School for placing first in this year’s competition.

The 1st Place winner along with one other person will receive round trip accommodations to Washington, D. C. in June to compete with the other Congressional District winners.

The other winners are as follow:

2nd Place - India Willis of Grenada High School

3rd Place - Kennedy Smith of Yazoo City High School

Honorable Mention - Myah McGee of Ida B. Wells

Honorable Mention - Aynecia Gardner of Ida B. Wells

Honorable Mention - Leah Lenley of Grenada High School

Honorable Mention - Anna Gordon of Ida B. Wells APAC

Honorable Mention - Syera Anderson of Madison Shannon Palmer High School",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:44:29Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-73-million-awarded-financial,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces over $73 Million Awarded to Financial Institutions in the MS Second Congressional District,2023-04-13,2023,2023-04,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 the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has awarded over $73 million in grants to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in the MS Second Congressional District through the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program (CDFI ERP). These funds will strengthen the ability of CDFIs to help low- and moderate-income communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in long-term prosperity. These CDFI Fund investments will be used as follows:

Organization

City

Financial Institute

Purpose of Grant Funds

Amount

Bank of Commerce

Greenwood

MS

Bank or Thrift

$3,718,258

Bank of Kilmichael

Kilmichael

MS

Bank or Thrift

$2,478,839

Bank of Winona

Winona

MS

Bank or Thrift

$2,478,839

BankPlus

Belzoni

MS

Bank or Thrift

$2,478,839

Citizens Bank & Trust Company

Marks

MS

Bank or Thrift

$1,735,187

Copiah Bank

Hazlehurst

MS

Bank or Thrift

$4,957,678

Culleywood Capital

Jackson

MS

Loan Fund

$2,452,811

Genesis Bank

Benoit

MS

Bank or Thrift

$6,197,097

Guaranty Bank & Trust

Belzoni

MS

Bank or Thrift

$2,478,839

Holmes County Bank

Lexington

MS

Bank or Thrift

$2,478,839

Hope Enterprise Corporation

Jackson

MS

Loan Fund

$4,709,794

Hope Federal Credit Union

Jackson

MS

Credit Union

$4,957,678

Mechanics Bank

Water Valley

MS

Bank or Thrift

$4,957,678

Merchants & Planters Bank

Raymond

MS

Bank or Thrift

$3,718,258

Planters Bank & Trust Company

Indianola

MS

Bank or Thrift

$6,197,097

Riverhills Capital Corporation

Vicksburg

MS

Bank Holding Company

$3,718,258

The Cleveland State Bank

Cleveland

MS

Bank or Thrift

$3,718,258

The Jefferson Bank

Greenville

MS

Bank or Thrift

$4,957,678

United Mississippi Bank

Natchez

MS

Bank or Thrift

$4,957,678",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:44:29Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-fiscal-year-2023-nonprofit-security-grant,Congressman Thompson Announces Fiscal Year 2023  Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP),2023-03-06,2023,2023-03,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) 2023. The NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities for eligible nonprofit organizations, that are at high risk of a terrorist attack.

Congressman Thompson has long been an advocate for the NSGP. In 2019, Congress enacted, 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. In 2022, Congress enacted, the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022 (P.L. No: 117-263), sponsored by Congressman Thompson, which increased NSGP’s funding and strengthened its impact and effectiveness.

""In recent years, we have seen an increase in threats of violence against nonprofit organizations specifically towards houses of worship. With the increase in terrorist threats against nonprofit organizations, it is crucial that communities like ours apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to ensure that our loved ones are protected.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:30:02Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-thompson-welcomes-new-assistant-legislative-director,Representative Thompson Welcomes New Assistant Legislative Director,2023-02-01,2023,2023-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie G. Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,benniethompson,https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) welcomes a new staffer to his Washington, D.C. office. Deidre Alexander is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, with a wealth of experience in education, nonprofit, and public policy. She was previously the Manager of Strategic Initiatives at CityWorks DC, where she managed projects and provided strategic planning support to help build a citywide talent pipeline infrastructure. Deidre served as the Founding Director of the Mississippi Collective, which is a public education advocacy nonprofit. She also worked as a legislative consultant and researcher for the ACLU of MS. With a background in education, Deidre has served as a teacher, director of interventions, literacy specialist and founded Women Educators of Color. She was recognized for her leadership potential and selected as a Senior Leadership Fellow for Higher Heights. She holds a Master's in Public School Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Jackson State University.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-over-33-million-awarded-southwest-mississippi,Congressman Thompson Announced over $33 Million awarded to Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association,2023-01-31,2023,2023-01,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 United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has awarded $33,070,000 through the Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program to the Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association.

This Rural Development investment will be used to connect 3,397 consumers and build and improve 248 miles of line. This loan includes $3,618,360 in smart grid technologies. Southwest Mississippi Electric is headquartered in Lorman, Mississippi and serves 25,516 consumers over 4,213 miles of line in Amite, Adams, Claiborne, Hinds, Lincoln, Franklin, Wilkinson, Jefferson and Copiah counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announced-210000-awarded-north-delta-planning-and,"Congressman Thompson Announced $210,000 awarded to North Delta Planning and Development District, Inc.",2023-01-27,2023,2023-01,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 Commerce Economic Development Administration has awarded $210,000 to the North Delta Planning and Development District, Inc.

This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the North Delta Planning and Development District, Inc., which comprises the counties of Coahoma, DeSoto, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Tunica. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-99-million-awarded-mississippi,Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces over $9.9 Million Awarded to the Mississippi Second Congressional District,2023-01-12,2023,2023-01,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 $9,923,534 in grant funds to the following:

Grantee

Amount

Awarding Office

Contact

Hinds County Human

Resource Agency

$8,619,117

Administration for Children and Families

/ Office of Head Start

Mr. Kenn Cockrell

(601) 923 3939

Central Mississippi Health

Services, Inc

$1,304,417

Health Resources and Services

Administration (HRSA)

Dr. Robert Smith

(601) 948-5572",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:08:17Z