U.S. Representative

Bennie Thompson 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 8)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB5965

Introduced
11/7/25  
Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB8555

Introduced
4/28/26  
Living Wage For All Act
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1018

Introduced
1/22/26  
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB7230

Introduced
1/22/26  
Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB8620

Introduced
4/30/26  
CARES Hotline Act Caregiver Access to Resources and Emotional Support Hotline Act
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1243

Introduced
4/30/26  
Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1255

Introduced
5/4/26  
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1253

Introduced
5/4/26  
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB8163

Introduced
3/30/26  
Refer
3/30/26  
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB8235

Introduced
4/9/26  
Books Save Lives Act
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB8275

Introduced
4/14/26  
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1183

Introduced
4/16/26  
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "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.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1086

Introduced
2/26/26  
Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB7740

Introduced
2/26/26  
African American History Act of 2026
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1088

Introduced
2/26/26  
Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions.