Bennie G. Thompson
Representative Bennie G. Thompson's Biography
MS, Education, Jackson State University, 1972
BA, Political Science, Tougaloo College, 1968
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1993-present
County Supervisor, Board of Supervisors, Hinds County, Mississippi, 1980-1983
Mayor, Bolton, Mississippi, 1973-1980
Alderman, Bolton, Mississippi, 1969-1973
Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
- Homeland Security, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Transportation Security, Member
Member, Congressional Black Caucus
Member, Congressional Children's Working Group
Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus
Member, Congressional Rural Caucus
Member, Congressional Sunbelt Caucus
Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
Member, Gaming Caucus
Member, Tennessee Valley Authority Caucus
Administrator, Tri-County Community Development Center, 1972-1974
Administrator, Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, 1970-1972
Teacher, Madison County School District, 1969-1970
Teacher, Franklin County School District, 1968-1969
Founding Member, Mississippi Association of Black Supervisors, 1980-1993
President, Mississippi Association of Black Supervisors, 1980-1993
Lifetime Member, Asbury United Methodist Church
Founding Member, Mississippi Association of Black Mayors
President, Mississippi Association of Black Mayors
Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
Astrological Sign:
Aquarius
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Hunting, Gardening, Reading, Music
Names of Grandchildren:
Jeanna
Number of Grandchildren:
1
Contact Information
Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/benniethompson/contact-form.shtml
Washington, D.C. Website
http://benniethompson.house.gov/
Washington, D.C.
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5876
Fax: 202-225-5898
District
107 West Madison Street
Bolton, MS 39041
Phone: 601-866-9003
Fax: 601-866-9036
Toll Free: 800-355-9003
District
509 Highway 82 West
Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone: 662-455-9003
Fax: 662-453-0118
District
910 Courthouse Lane
Greenville, MS 38701
Phone: 662-335-9003
Fax: 662-334-1304
District
3607 Medgar Evers Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39213
Phone: 601-946-9003
Fax: 601-982-5337
District
Post Office Box 679
106 Green Avenue
Suite 106
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
Phone: 662-741-9003
Fax: 662-741-9002
District
Post Office Box 356
263 East Main Street
Marks, MS 38646
Phone: 662-326-9003


