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DEMOCRATIC
U.S. Representative · Mississippi 2nd District
Bennie G.
Thompson
Terms served
17
House
Years in Congress
33.1y
Since 1993
Bills sponsored
255
All time
Bills cosponsored
5514
All time
Current staff
19
Personal office
Career staff alumni
63
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 255 bills all time · Cosponsored: 5514 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
1 assignment across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
House Committee on Homeland Security
Ranking memberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 19 staffers
Staff · 19· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deidre L. Alexander | ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Feb 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Ashley R. Beale | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE & CASEWORKER | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Caleb J. Bohannon | STAFF ASSISTANT | Feb 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Stephanie L. Booker | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Yasmine N. Brown | PRESS SECRETARY/COMMITTEE DIRECTOR | Sep 30, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Tonia Cowan | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Stephen M. Gavin | FLD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWKR | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Cheryl L. Grayson | RECEPTIONIST/STAFF ASSISTANT | Jun 12, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Shander M. Gund | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKE | Feb 17, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Roosevelt Hawkins Jr. | CASEWORKER/FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Sep 22, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Sandra S. Jamison | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKER | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Jacqueline Marsaw | CASEWORKER/FIELD REPRESENTATIV | Mar 27, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Nartavious E. Miers | SCHEDULER | May 30, 2019 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Nekia A. Owen | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR/CASEWORKER | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| D'Jaydyn L. Readus | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Ashley N. Shelby | STAFF ASSISTANT | Dec 20, 2020 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Fannie L. Ware | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Timla Washington | CHIEF OF STAFF | Nov 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Pamela T. Wraggs | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025 |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 41 staffers · 22 interns
Alumni staff · 41· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial N. Adams | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Jan 13, 2020 to May 31, 2020 | |
| Geri Adams | FLD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWKR | Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Issac L. Avant | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jul 1, 2017 to Nov 1, 2017 | |
| John L. Baker III | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT & COUNSEL | Jan 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016 | |
| Daphene M. Brooks | STAFF ASSISTANT/LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Sep 1, 2015 to Sep 30, 2015 | |
| George W. Daniel Sr. | LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR | Jan 8, 2018 to Sep 10, 2018 | |
| Kyeisha T. Dennis | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKE | Feb 15, 2021 to Sep 30, 2021 | |
| Thaddeus T. Fairely | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKER | Jan 21, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Thaddeus T. Fairley | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKER | Apr 1, 2020 to Nov 5, 2021 | |
| Brenda R. Funches | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Hope Goins | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2019 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Jamireia S. Hampton | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | May 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020 | |
| Noah A. Harris | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Sep 16, 2022 to May 12, 2023 | |
| Xavier A. Hawkins | CASEWORKER/FIELD REPRESENTATIV | Sep 2, 2024 to Mar 7, 2025 | |
| Abdul R. Henderson | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2016 to Apr 30, 2016 | |
| Claytrice M. Henderson | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 1, 2023 to Jan 31, 2023 | |
| Curtis D. Hills | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Jun 11, 2018 to Jul 31, 2018 | |
| Cory Horton | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 1, 2017 to Sep 4, 2017 | |
| Alexus G. Hunter | PRESS SECRETARY | Apr 29, 2022 to Sep 13, 2023 | |
| Jordan M. Jackson | LEGISLATIVE RESEARCHER | Jul 1, 2017 to Dec 13, 2017 | |
| Erykah C. James | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2019 to Apr 8, 2019 | |
| Tyron D. James | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/PRESS SE | Apr 1, 2019 to Jan 30, 2021 | |
| Jordan M. Jefferson | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Dec 14, 2020 to Dec 31, 2022 | |
| Lemia B. Jenkins | NON-STATUTORY COMPENSATION | Jul 1, 2015 to Jul 31, 2016 | |
| Jamil A. Johnson | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jul 14, 2017 to Aug 4, 2017 | |
| Kai A. Johnson | MEMBER SERVICES COORDINATOR | Feb 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2017 | |
| Patrick L. Johnson Jr. | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Feb 2, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017 | |
| W. J. Key | RECEPTIONIST/STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2022 | |
| Willie J. Key-Shinard | RECEPTIONIST/STAFF ASSISTANT | Jun 1, 2022 to Jun 14, 2023 | |
| Guy-Lee R. King | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Aug 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018 | |
| Tyson A. King | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Jun 11, 2018 to Jul 31, 2018 | |
| Andrea S. Lee | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Sep 1, 2021 to Sep 3, 2021 | |
| Reginald L. Moore | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKER | Jul 14, 2017 to Dec 31, 2019 | |
| Michael A. Owens | LEGISLATIVE RESEARCHER | Jul 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 | |
| Jamesa L. Phillips | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Oct 4, 2021 to Aug 31, 2024 | |
| Meco R. Shoulders | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jul 1, 2019 to Mar 9, 2021 | |
| Shalonda S. Spencer | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2017 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Marsha P. Steward | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE & CASEWORKER | Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Braxton W. Thomas | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jul 29, 2019 to Jun 2, 2021 | |
| Cedric J. Watkins | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/PRESS SE | Feb 8, 2021 to Jan 30, 2022 | |
| Alexis M. Williams | SCHEDULER | Jun 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 |
Alumni interns · 22· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb L. Bearman | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 15, 2023 to Jul 31, 2023 | |
| John D. Bell II | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025 | |
| Arianna M. Brumfield | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025 | |
| Christopher J. Epps | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 5, 2023 to Jul 31, 2023 | |
| Ryan J. Garry | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 7, 2019 to Jul 31, 2019 | |
| Kalann M. Haymon | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Rokiyah D. Hobbs | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 | |
| De'Marcus K. Jackson | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 12, 2024 | |
| Nassor O. Johnson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025 | |
| Daija S. Jones | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 7, 2019 to Jul 31, 2019 | |
| Jakiya C. Michael | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 5, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025 | |
| Rosemarie D. Miller | PAID INTERN | Jan 1, 2017 to Jan 5, 2017 | |
| Cameron W. Minga | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 8, 2022 to Oct 7, 2022 | |
| Khalil A. Morris | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 3, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 | |
| Kobe J. Myles | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 8, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Markyel Pittman | PAID INTERN | Sep 1, 2022 to Oct 2, 2022 | |
| Hannah S. Robinson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025 | |
| Myiesha L. Smith | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2024 to Jul 31, 2024 | |
| Sydnee E. Thompson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025 | |
| John A. Wicks III | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Jaheim J. Wilder | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2024 to Jul 31, 2024 | |
| Emanuel D. Williams | PAID INTERN | Sep 9, 2016 to Sep 26, 2016 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
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Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2021
Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2019
Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2017
Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2015
Jan 3, 2013 to Jan 3, 2015
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2013
Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2011
Jan 6, 2009 to Jan 3, 2011
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2009
Jan 4, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2007
Jan 4, 2005 to Jan 3, 2007
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2005
Jan 7, 2003 to Jan 3, 2005
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2003
Jan 3, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
2001
Jan 6, 1999 to Jan 3, 2001
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
1999
Jan 7, 1997 to Jan 3, 1999
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
1997
Jan 4, 1995 to Jan 3, 1997
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
1995
Apr 13, 1993 to Jan 3, 1995
House · Mississippi 2nd District
Democratic
1993