Bennie Thompson - U.S. Representative, Adams County, Mississippi

Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act or the DISGRACED Former Protectees ActThis bill removes Secret Service protection from any individual who is convicted and sentenced for a federal or state felony.

Mar 28, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Government Operations and Politics

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2024

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8370 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8370 To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and …

Mar 28, 2026 · source · details / share

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Forest Biomass Emissions Act of 2024

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8618 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8618 To require the Environmental Protection Agency to assess the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with forest biomass combustion for electricity when developing relevant rules and regulations and to carry out a study on the impacts of …

Mar 28, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Taxation

DEPLOY Tax Relief Act

Deployed Emergency Professionals Lasting Over a Year Tax Relief Act or the DEPLOY Tax Relief ActThis bill allows a tax deduction for the travel expenses of federal disaster relief workers away from home for more than one year. (Under current law, the deduction for travel expenses while away from home is limited to temporary work assignments for one year or …

Mar 28, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Crime and Law Enforcement

Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 2698 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2698 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 7, …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 2901 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2901 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements with respect to the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Public Lands and Natural ResourcesParks, recreation areas, trailsMississippi

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification ActThis bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey approximately 7 acres of specified land (in two parcels) within the Vicksburg National Military Park to Mississippi for an interpretive center.The conveyed land must facilitate public access to the park, may not be used in a manner that adversely impacts the park's resources or visitor experience, …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4579 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4579 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the mitigation of cybersecurity risks by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2025 Mr. …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Crime and Law Enforcement

Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4971 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4971 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the accuracy of the Department of Homeland Security's terrorism screening information, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 15, 2025 Mr. Thompson …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Government Operations and Politics

DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6548 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6548 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 10, 2025 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7124 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7124 To prohibit the use of facial recognition mobile phone applications outside ports of entry, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2026 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Correa, Mr. …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 209 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 209 Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as ``Gold Star Father's Day''. …

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To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.

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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for requirements relating to documentation for major acquisition programs, and for other purposes.

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To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.

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To authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

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To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make economic assistance payments to qualifying producers for certain revenue losses with respect to covered commodities, and for other purposes.

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program.

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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.

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Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9457 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9457 To protect the integrity of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, prevent unauthorized program-wide suspension, ensure transparency …

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To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.

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To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.

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To establish a grant program for preparing and responding to New World screwworm outbreaks, and for other purposes.

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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a Department of Homeland Security-wide policy for public communications, and for other purposes.

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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.

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To enable the people of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to determine the political status of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.

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To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the rate employers pay for overtime hours from one and one-half to two times the regular rate.

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To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the technologies used to provide broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.

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To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days, and for other purposes.

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

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To amend title 35, United State Code, to limit the ability of persons who pose a threat to national security to receive and enforce patents, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9142 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9142 To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit the ability of persons who pose a …

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that facilities do not lose critical access hospital status as a result of a roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement.

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DHS Release Transparency Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9099 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9099 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify a designated point of contact of release …

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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Congress of any serious injury or death of any individual in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

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To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program to award grants to renovate and develop third spaces, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9032 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9032 To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program to award grants to renovate …

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To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to screening for type 1 diabetes, and for other purposes.

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To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8967 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8967 To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE …

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To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the development of a standardized, noninvasive test for HPV in men, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8939 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8939 To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study and submit …

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To amend section 1304 of title 31, United States Code to restrict payments for compromise settlements or awards.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8914 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8914 To amend section 1304 of title 31, United States Code to restrict payments for compromise settlements …

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Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8874 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8874 To amend the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to require …

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Original Legislation to Give TSA Employees a Raise

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8411 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8411 To increase the annual rate of basic pay for career employees of the Transportation Security Administration, …

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HBCU Research Capacity Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8264 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8264 To establish the Federal Clearinghouse on Grant Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and for …

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Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8730 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8730 To prohibit the importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into interstate commerce in the United States …

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Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8163 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8163 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure stability for provider payments under …

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H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7961 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7961 To exempt H-1B health care workers from the restriction under the Presidential Proclamation entitled ``Restriction on …

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To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8802 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8802 To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events …

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To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8831 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8831 To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability …

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National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

A bill to establish a National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities, and for other purposes.

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Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act

A bill to amend the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to strengthen the powers of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board, and for other purposes.

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Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

A bill to address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color, and for other purposes.

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To extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms, and for other purposes.

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America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4382 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4382 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic …

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 108 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 108 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is …