Correspondence
Thompson, Correa, Ramirez Demand DHS Turn Over Records on Potential ICE Deployment to Polling Places
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Security & Enforcement, and Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection, announced they are demanding Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin produce all Department records related to the potential deployment of Immigration and Customs … Continue Reading
July 15, 2026
Jayapal, Garcia, Pingree, Raskin, Thompson Demand Independent Investigations into Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, are leading nearly 200 Members in calling for independent investigations into Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Guerrero’s deaths … Continue Reading
July 10, 2026
Democrats Demand Answers After Fatal ICE Shooting and Apparent Coverup, Move to Preserve Evidence and Protect Witnesses
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Al Green (D-TX) led Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding immediate answers following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston, Texas this week. The Members raised alarm over conflicting witness testimony, reports that Mr. Salgado Araujo was not the … Continue Reading
July 09, 2026
Homeland Security Democrats Slam Trump Administration for Mismanaging and Politicizing FEMA Grants
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, led committee Democrats in sending a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) acting head Robert Fenton demanding that the Trump administration immediately withdraw its potentially unlawful Fiscal Year 2026 preparedness grant … Continue Reading
June 10, 2026
Dem Task Force Members Demand ICE-Free World Cup Guarantee
(WASHINGTON) - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ), the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, and fellow task force members LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and Al Green (D-TX) today called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publicly guarantee that it will not conduct civil immigration enforcement operations at any FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, fan festivals, or other official tournament-related events ahead of kickoff later this week. In a letter … Continue Reading
June 09, 2026
Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson Demand Mullin Sell Noem-Era Luxury Jets
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined by Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding that he sell the two Gulfstream G700 luxury jets and Boeing 737 MAX purchased during former Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure. The letter follows a recent Committee hearing where Congressman Walkinshaw pressed Secretary Mullin on why he … Continue Reading
June 02, 2026
Thompson, Kennedy Demand Answers on Death of Rohingya Refugee Following DHS Release
To view the letter requesting information about DHS oversight and the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam following his release from DHS custody, click … Continue Reading
June 02, 2026
Thompson, McIver Lead Dems in Demanding Closure of Delaney Hall, Condemn Markwayne Mullin Threats Against Major U.S. Airports Ahead of Testimony Tomorrow
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), led Committee Democrats in demanding that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin immediately close the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey for its deplorable conditions and abandon his threats to cause aviation travel chaos solely to punish states he doesn’t like. In a letter ahead of Secretary Mullin's appearance before the Committee … Continue Reading
June 01, 2026
Committee Dems Demand Answers on Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Election Security Programs
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, led Committee Democrats in demanding answers from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the Department’s plans to implement recently appropriated election security funding after the Trump administration dismantled key election security programs and damaged longstanding relationships with State and local election officials. In a letter to Secretary Mullin, the Members … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
Ranking Members Thompson, Kennedy Request Investigation into the Politicization of FEMA Disaster Declarations
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, announced they are requesting a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster declaration process amid concerns that disaster aid decisions are becoming increasingly politicized under the Trump administration. In a … Continue Reading
May 26, 2026
Thompson, Kennedy Demand Answers From FEMA Over Troubling Changes to Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, announced they are demanding answers from FEMA over troubling changes to the agency’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. In a letter to FEMA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Thompson and Kennedy … Continue Reading
May 22, 2026
Thompson, Correa, and Thanedar Press DHS on Harm to Children from Tear Gas and Pepper Spray
To view the letter demanding information on DHS's use of tear gas and pepper spray around children and families, click … Continue Reading
May 20, 2026
Ranking Member Thompson, Thanedar Question ICE's $12 Million Contract with Company Linked to Fabricated Claims
To view the letter seeking information on ICE's sole-source contract with Edge Ops, click … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
Thompson, Ramirez Demand Briefing After CISA Exposed Sensitive Government Credentials
To view the letter sent to Acting Director Andersen regarding the exposure of sensitive CISA credentials, click … Continue Reading
May 14, 2026
Thompson, Kennedy Write DHS on Lack of FEMA Readiness Ahead of Hurricane Season
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) leader Robert Fenton urging immediate action to address FEMA's alarming lack of readiness ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. The letter details how the Trump administration … Continue Reading
April 29, 2026
Ranking Members Thompson and Magaziner Demand Hearing on Rising Terror Threats Since Start of Iran War
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, sent a letter to Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino demanding an immediate hearing on the Trump administration’s counterterrorism efforts amid a worsening threat environment and their lack of transparency with Congress and the American people. This demand follows four high-profile … Continue Reading
April 23, 2026
Ranking Members Bennie Thompson, Robert Garcia, Rick Larsen Write DHS on Highly Paid FEMA Contractor with Ties to Corey Lewandowski
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight & Reform, and Rep. Rick Larsen, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding Kara Voorhies, a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contractor who, without having any prior emergency management experience, … Continue Reading
April 10, 2026
Homeland Democrats Write DHS Urging Deprioritizing Deportation and Detention of Vulnerable Children, Elderly, Pregnant Mothers, Disabled
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI), led Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the department’s alarming detention and deportation of individuals with serious medical conditions and specialized medical needs - including elderly residents in nursing home care, pregnant women, and children with cancer with no criminal record. “For … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Rick Larsen, Bennie Thompson Call for Inspector General Investigation into Corey Lewandowski’s Influence Over DHS Contracts
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Rick Larsen, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, demanded an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Inspector General into Corey Lewandowski’s employment after months of wielding incredible influence as a Special Government … Continue Reading
March 13, 2026
Thompson, Thanedar, McIver Call for Investigation into Latest TSA Shutdown Propaganda Video
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security; Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations & Accountability; and Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security, sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting they expand their ongoing legal review into the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) … Continue Reading