Mississippi
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Bennie G. Thompson

D

U.S. Representative · Mississippi

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

957

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

957

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

15 actions

Thompson demonstrates a mixed approach to electoral integrity, supporting measures that enhance transparency and ballot tracking while consistently opposing citizenship verification requirements that he views as potential barriers to voter access.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Thompson demonstrates a pro-criminal justice orientation centered on evidence-based interventions such as drug treatment programs, human trafficking prevention, and officer mental health support, while opposing measures that increase harsh penalties, expand juvenile incarceration, or restrict police accountability protections.

Fiscal policy

87 actions

Thompson opposes procedural mechanisms and spending frameworks that would advance government fiscal operations, reflecting skepticism toward expansive federal spending authority and the institutional processes that enable it.

Healthcare

35 actions

Thompson demonstrates a strong pro-healthcare ideology centered on expanding access to underserved populations, advancing preventive and disease research initiatives, and promoting cost transparency and affordability in medical care.

Education

27 actions

Thompson demonstrates strong support for education policies that expand access and opportunities for underserved student populations, particularly veterans and rural communities, while prioritizing accountability in educational institutions and opposing measures that would restrict student debt relief programs.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Thompson demonstrates strong support for policies that expand small business access to capital and funding while protecting worker organizing rights and economic resilience through supply chain oversight.

Environment and energy

167 actions

Thompson demonstrates strong support for environmental conservation through backing measures that protect ecosystems, control invasive species, address climate threats like ocean acidification and wildfire management, and maintain pollution safeguards, while opposing legislation that would facilitate fossil fuel development or weaken environmental protections on public lands.

Immigration

53 actions

Thompson demonstrates a pro-immigration voting pattern by consistently opposing restrictive enforcement measures and border security legislation while supporting protections for vulnerable immigrant populations and family reunification initiatives.

National security and foreign policy

190 actions

Thompson demonstrates strong support for national security measures that emphasize international cooperation on counterterrorism and financial transparency, maritime defense modernization, and strategic alliances, while opposing unilateral economic sanctions and certain symbolic security measures.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Thompson demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights protections by consistently supporting measures that combat discrimination and violence against marginalized communities while advancing inclusive recognition of diverse American contributions.

Social policy

24 actions

Thompson demonstrates support for expansive social protections and benefits programs, particularly those strengthening safety nets for vulnerable populations including children in state care, Native American families, and veterans, while prioritizing direct financial assistance and regulatory safeguards over service provider funding mechanisms.

Technology and data

34 actions

Thompson demonstrates strong support for technology policy that prioritizes consumer protection, data privacy safeguards, and federal oversight of digital infrastructure, while opposing deregulatory measures that would reduce government scrutiny of emerging financial technologies and telecommunications licensing.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Thompson opposes measures that would constrain federal government authority and oversight mechanisms, favoring preservation of executive discretion in matters of internal management and information control.

Government accountability and transparency

141 actions

Thompson demonstrates mixed commitment to government accountability, supporting transparency measures that create public records of misconduct and require agency performance reporting while consistently opposing mechanisms that would expand congressional legislative oversight of executive branch actions.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Thompson demonstrates strong support for direct federal investment in public infrastructure across diverse sectors including transportation, utilities, water systems, broadband expansion, and space exploration, reflecting a consistent commitment to government-led development of shared resources and services.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

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