Bennie Thompson
Bennie Gordon Thompson (born January 28, 1948) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He has been the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security since 2019.[1]
Bennie Thompson | |
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| Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Michael McCaul |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Peter T. King |
| Succeeded by | Peter T. King |
| Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Peter T. King |
| Succeeded by | Mike Rogers |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Turner |
| Succeeded by | Peter T. King |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office April 13, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Espy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bennie Gordon Thompson January 28, 1948 Bolton, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | London Johnson (m. 1968) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Tougaloo College (BA) Jackson State University (MS) |
| Website | House website |
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