- THOMPSON, BENNIE G.
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- Experience: House: District 2, 1993-Present
- Home State: Mississippi
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $724,228Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Bennie G. Thompson
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: London; 1 Child: BendaLonne
- Birth Date: 01/28/1948
- Birth Place: Bolton, MS
- Home City: Bolton, MS
- Religion: Methodist
Education
- MS, Education, Jackson State University, 1972
- BA, Political Science, Tougaloo College, 1968
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 1993-present
- Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
- Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, April 13, 1993
- County Supervisor, Board of Supervisors, Hinds County, Mississippi, 1980-1983
- Mayor, Bolton, Mississippi, 1973-1980
- Alderman, Bolton, Mississippi, 1969-1973
Current Legislative Committees
- Homeland Security, Ranking Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Congressional Black Caucus, present
- Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
- Member, Congressional Rural Caucus, present
- Member, Congressional Sunbelt Caucus, present
- Member, Gaming Caucus, present
- Member, Tennessee Valley Authority Caucus, present
- Former Member, Congressional Children's Working Group
- Former Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
Professional Experience
- Administrator, Tri-County Community Development Center, 1972-1974
- Administrator, Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, 1970-1972
- Teacher, Madison County School District, 1969-1970
- Teacher, Franklin County School District, 1968-1969
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Lifetime Member, Asbury United Methodist Church, present
- Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization, present
- President, Mississippi Association of Black Mayors
- Founding Member, Mississippi Association of Black Mayors
- Founding Member, Mississippi Association of Black Supervisors, 1980-1993
General Survey
Total: 166
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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05/17/2017 | H.R.2309 | Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2017 | 05/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security. (All Actions) |
05/16/2017 | H.R.1715 | Medgar Evers House Study Act | 05/16/2017 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 76. (All Actions) |
05/02/2017 | H.R.2283 | DHS MORALE Act | 05/02/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
04/26/2017 | H.R.455 | To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse". | 04/26/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
04/07/2017 | H.Res.235 | Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Homeland Security's research, integration, and analysis activities relating to Russian Government interference in the elections for Federal office held in 2016. | 04/07/2017 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40. (All Actions) |
04/06/2017 | H.R.2082 | For the relief of Daniela Vargas. | 04/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) |
03/22/2017 | H.R.1486 | Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2017 | 03/22/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. (All Actions) |
03/02/2017 | H.R.1327 | American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2017 | 03/02/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
08/18/2015 | H.R.2390 | Homeland Security University-Based Centers Review Act | 08/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (All Actions) |
02/01/2017 | H.R.697 | Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act | 02/01/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) |
09/06/2016 | H.R.959 | Medgar Evers House Study Act | 09/06/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608. (All Actions) |
05/20/2016 | H.R.5256 | Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act | 05/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) |
05/17/2016 | H.R.4780 | Department of Homeland Security Strategy for International Programs Act | 05/17/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) |
02/16/2016 | H.R.4488 | Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2016 | 02/16/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. (All Actions) |
12/04/2015 | H.R.4079 | Secure Refugee Process Act of 2015 | 12/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) |
11/03/2015 | H.R.3505 | Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act | 11/03/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) |
09/18/2015 | H.R.3517 | American Red Cross Sunshine Act | 09/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. (All Actions) |
08/11/2015 | H.R.3418 | Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 | 08/11/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency. (All Actions) |
08/11/2015 | H.R.3416 | Flight School Security Act of 2015 | 08/11/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. (All Actions) |
08/11/2015 | H.R.3415 | Aviation Screening Contractor Reform and Accountability Act | 08/11/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. (All Actions) |
Total: 3410
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