Biography
Bennie Thompson is a Democratic representative serving Mississippi's 2nd House District. He sponsors legislation focused on homeland security, emergency management, and civil rights protections. His recent bills have addressed cybersecurity, federal workforce issues, and security grant programs, with one bill on Vicksburg National Military Park passing in 2026.
Legislative focus
Thompson concentrates his sponsored bills on strengthening federal emergency management and homeland security operations, including cybersecurity improvements and workforce protections for agencies like FEMA and the Transportation Security Administration. He also sponsors legislation on civil rights oversight within the Department of Homeland Security and measures to improve data accuracy in security systems.
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