American politician (born 1948) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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