Press Releases
BREAKING: Thompson Statement on Shooting in Arizona Earlier Today
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in regards to the tragic shooting today at a constituent event in Tucson, Arizona involving Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords: I was shocked and saddened to learn about the tragic and senseless shooting in Tucson, Arizona today involving my dear friend and colleague, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, and her constituents and staff. As Chairman of the … Continue Reading
January 06, 2011
FEMA Recoupment Requires Careful Evaluation
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Management Advisory Report on the Recoupment of Improper Disaster Assistance Payments (OIG-11-21): "In the last six years, residents of the Gulf Coast have been at the epicenter of the nation's most devastating disasters. As residents of this region strive to … Continue Reading
January 05, 2011
Republicans Fail to Fix Homeland Security Jurisdiction
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement expressing concern about the failure of the Republican Majority's Rules package to fix jurisdiction over homeland security. In July 2004, the 9/11 Commission Report recommended that there be not more than one authorizing Committee in the House for the Department of Homeland Security. They argued that consolidated jurisdiction would provide the … Continue Reading