Bennie Thompson
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Bennie Gordon Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Thompson has been a prominent voice in Congress on issues related to homeland security, having served as the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on various aspects of national security and has been an advocate for addressing threats posed by terrorism and drug cartels.
Yes, we`ve invited him to come earlier before the latest revelation that was reported on tapes. So, in all probability, he will be issued another invitation to come just like some other members.
Title 42 didn't solve anything, it made conditions more dangerous for migrants, and left the underlying issues driving migration for the next administration to address.
President Trump's border policies were a National disgrace. Thousands of children were separated from their parents and kids died unattended in Border Patrol holding cells.
I would like to secure a commitment from the Secretary that the Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship program will be funded from the Department's budget.
I look forward to hearing from Secretary Mayorkas on how the Department will manage our border in an orderly way, while allowing vulnerable people to apply asylum consistent with our laws.
Yes, we’ve invited him to come earlier before the latest revelation that was reported on tapes.
Let me suggest to our colleagues that decorum is the order of the day and we will enforce it accordingly.
For sure, Leader McCarthy, will make a decision on any others before the week is out.
I think the January 6 committee under the leadership of Chairman Bennie Thompson continues to do a phenomenal job of leading its charge, which is follow the facts, apply the law, be guided by the Constitution and uncover the truth, and…
Just for the record, let me say that we are here for this contempt process today, but the President's own daughter complied with the wishes of the committee. I would think that if his daughter complied with the wishes of the committee…
By direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, I call up the resolution (H. Res. 1037) recommending that the House of Representatives find Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr…
By direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, I call up the report (H. Rept. 117-284) and accompanying resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Peter K…
We know that Title 42 was never about public health. From the earliest days of the pandemic, the Trump administration sought to exploit COVID-19 to advance his anti-immigrant agenda.
I appreciate the gentleman from New Jersey yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, my bill, H.R. 5633, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act, seeks to provide Congress and the public greater insight into the…
I would also like to thank Ranking Member Katko and Subcommittee Ranking Member Garbarino for their efforts to get this important legislation across the finish line.
I would think that if his daughter complied with the wishes of the committee, everyone else should.
I want to applaud Chairwoman Clarke for the recent passage of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.





