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

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney Joint Statement on Behalf of the Members of the Bipartisan Select Committee on the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol

Jan 21, 2025 · In the histories of Mississippi's political history, few figures loom as large as Congressman Bennie G. Thompson.. As the longest-serving Black elected official in the state and the sole Democrat ...

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

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

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is a firm believer of giving back to those whom afforded him an opportunity to serve. His 43 years of public service is a testament to his unwavering dedication to fulfill their expectations and to be the resounding voice for the constituents of the Second District of Mississippi.

Jan 20, 2025 · Democratic Mississippi Congressmen Bennie Thompson, though not expressly named in the pardon, was the chair of the Jan. 6 House committee. "On January 6, 2021, American democracy was tested when a ...

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Jan 15, 2025 · Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi says if President Biden offered him a preemptive pardon for his role in leading the investigation into then-President Donald Trump's role in the...

Jan 20, 2025 · Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), former Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, and Liz Cheney, former Vice Chair of the of the Committee, released the following statement on the behalf of the Members of the Committee: “On behalf of the Members of the Select Committee on the …