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Bennie Thompson

@bennie_thompson

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H.Res. 973 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the designation of the "Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" constitutes a violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.Res. 955 · Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 94 · Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

This resolution supports federal investment in public K-12 schools, affirms that the Department of Education (ED) plays a vital role in the public education system, and states that public education funding should not be diverted (e.g., through the use of vouchers) to privately run K-12 schools.  The resolution also rejects any claim that the executive branch has the legal authority to (1) dismantle or relocate ED or any of its major offices; or (2) reduce federal funding for public education, block federal grants for education, or transfer funding burdens for education to state and local governments.

H.Res. 891 · Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Rural Health Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 809 · Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.Res. 792 · Declaring a need for increased investments in youth mental health, recognizing May 31, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Day", recognizing September 9, 2026, annually as "Youth Suicide Prevention Day", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 764 · Recognizing the continuing disparities in Black youth mental health access and treatment.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 724 · Recognizing the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's destruction of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.Res. 698 · Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 697 · Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 691 · Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2025, be observed as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 680 · Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as ''988 Day'' and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 579 · Supporting the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 567 · Commemorating and honoring the 40-year anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and recognizing the important role nuclear power plays in energizing life in Mississippi.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 2, 2025
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H.Res. 546 · Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 51 · Honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 105 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

This resolution congratulates and commends Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. on 105 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.

H.Res. 48 · Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

This resolution celebrates the 96th anniversary of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

H.Res. 457 · Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2412-2414)
H.Res. 45 · Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on reaching the historic milestone of 117 years of serving communities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

This resolution congratulates and commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for its 117 years of service.

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