The only member of Mississippi’s congressional delegation to vote YES to extend enhanced
ACA premium tax credits for three years.
Fighting to protect affordable coverage for tens of thousands of Mississippi families.
Standing Up to H.R. 1 (“The Big Ugly Bill”)
Voted against H.R. 1, a 2025 reconciliation bill, as the only member of the Mississippi
congressional delegation to do so.
Opposed cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and ACA coverage.
Independent analyses projected major coverage losses and hospital funding risks.
Accomplishments
Bennie Thompson's Accomplishments
Bennie Thompson has a long record of delivering real results for Mississippi’s Second Congressional District, from securing federal funding and strengthening public safety to expanding healthcare access and supporting economic growth.
Explore the tabs below to learn more about his accomplishments and the impact of his work on the issues that matter most.
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The only Mississippi House Member to vote for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,
which created the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Helped deliver $30 to $75 per month in internet savings for low-income households across
Mississippi’s 2nd District.
Supported over 100,000 Mississippi families before Congress failed to extend funding.
Securing $1.2 Billion for Mississippi Broadband
Helped protect and deliver $1.2 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment
(BEAD) Program.
Ensured Mississippi’s broadband plan was approved so communities could begin building and
expanding last-mile access.
Pushed for transparency so rural and Delta communities are not left behind.
Modernizing Mississippi’s Infrastructure
Major investments delivered for highways, bridges, transit, and aviation across the Second
District, including
• Freight corridor modernization and major highway resurfacing
• Replacement of aging bridges in Central Mississippi
• Airport runway rehabilitation and safety upgrades
• Bus stop improvements and public transit reliability
• Aviation infrastructure investments in rural and Delta communities
Agriculture Equity & Rural Support
Historic discrimination relief delivered to 13,283 Mississippi farmers and ranchers, the highest
number of recipients in the nation.
Education & Research
Delivered federal funding to strengthen STEM pathways, university research, and
infrastructure resilience, including major investments at higher education institutions.
Manufacturing & Workforce Development
Supported manufacturing extension services, workforce training, automation, and economic
competitiveness statewide.
Strengthening Rural Health Care
Delivered major federal investments to
• Expand access to rural health care
• Modernize facilities and infrastructure
• Support telehealth services
• Sustain rural and community hospitals
Supporting Families and Children
Secured federal funding for
• Head Start programs serving families in Hinds and Coahoma Counties
• Maternal health initiatives
• Opioid treatment and prevention
Public Safety & Community Protection
Delivered federal funding to support
• Juvenile justice reform and system reinvestment
• Law enforcement training and victim services
• Campus safety and domestic violence prevention
• Internet Crimes Against Children task force efforts
Secured federal investments to
• Improve water infrastructure and quality statewide
• Support clean manufacturing and economic growth
• Deliver disaster recovery and resilience funding for Delta communities
Bennie Thompson delivered nearly $4 billion across health care, infrastructure,
agriculture, education, broadband, public safety, clean water, and disaster recovery.
