US Representative

Bennie Thompson Authored & Sponsored Legislation

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR188

Introduced
3/4/25  
Affirming the obligation of the President of the United States to comply with court orders.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR210

Introduced
3/10/25  
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR216

Introduced
3/11/25  
Condemning the Members of Congress constituting the leadership team of the House Republican Conference.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR23

Introduced
1/9/25  
Proxy Voting for New Parents ResolutionThis resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House of Representatives for a Member who has given birth or whose spouse has given birth and pregnant Members who are unable to travel safely or have a serious medical condition.Under the resolution, a qualifying Member may designate a proxy to cast a vote in a committee, the Committee of the Whole, or on the House floor; however, proxies will not be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. The proxy designation is valid for up to 12 weeks.To designate a proxy for House and Committee of the Whole votes, the Member must submit a signed and dated letter to the Clerk stating the Member’s qualifying circumstances and the name and state of the Member who has agreed to be designated as proxy. A Member who has designated a proxy according to these requirements may also designate a proxy for committee votes. To designate a proxy for committee votes, the Member must provide the committee chair and ranking minority member with a signed and dated letter specifying another member of the committee to cast a proxy vote. The resolution further provides that a Member may revoke the proxy authorization by (1) casting the Member’s own vote; (2) recording the Member’s own presence in the House or in the Committee of the Whole; or (3) in a committee, by submitting a signed letter to the chair and ranking minority member.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR230

Introduced
3/18/25  
Expressing the sense that Congress and the administration must work together, with urgency, to pursue effective food and agricultural trade policies.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR239

Introduced
3/21/25  
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR267

Introduced
3/27/25  
Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Educators Rising.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR30

Introduced
1/9/25  
This resolution honors the life, achievements, legacy, and distinguished public service of former President Jimmy Carter. The resolution also (1) acknowledges President Carter's contributions to the state of Georgia, the United States, and the world; and (2) establishes his legacy as one of the great leaders and statesmen of the United States. 
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR307

Introduced
4/8/25  
Honoring the life and legacy of Henry Louis Aaron.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR332

Introduced
4/14/25  
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.