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Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

DDemocratMS-2 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone3
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 53

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
146
Total Statements
105
Floor Speeches
41
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 38Environment: 32Crime & Justice: 23Education: 22Trade: 17Defense: 16Foreign Policy: 15Civil Rights: 14Veterans: 12Infrastructure: 12Healthcare: 10Immigration: 10Agriculture: 9Labor: 7Technology: 6

Speech Tone

Neutral: 95Ceremonial: 38Urgent: 9Bipartisan: 4

Statements (146)

Press Release2026-10-06
Thompson Report October 2026 Edition

Thompson Report October 2026 Edition Thompson Report October 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Tue, 10/06/2026 - 16:57 October 6, 2026

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Press Release2026-10-06
Thompson Report October 2026 Edition

Thompson Report October 2026 Edition Thompson Report October 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Tue, 10/06/2026 - 16:59 Link Thompson Report October 2026 Edition October 6, 2026 Top Scroller October 6, 2026

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Press Release2026-10-06
Thompson Report October 2026 Edition

Thompson Report October 2026 Edition Thompson Report October 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Tue, 10/06/2026 - 16:59 Link Thompson Report October 2026 Edition October 6, 2026 Top Scroller October 6, 2026

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Press Release2026-10-06
Thompson Report October 2026 Edition

Thompson Report October 2026 Edition Thompson Report October 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Tue, 10/06/2026 - 16:57 October 6, 2026

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Press Release2026-10-05
Legal Tracker

Legal Tracker Legal Tracker stephanie.book… Mon, 10/05/2026 - 14:48 October 5, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-09-16CeremonialInfrastructureCivil Rights
HONORING MR. MAJOR JEWEL McDONALD

HONORING MR. MAJOR JEWEL McDONALD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E941] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-09-15CeremonialTaxesTradeEducationS2022
HONORING DR. ADDIE MILLER, SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTH BOLIVAR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT

HONORING DR. ADDIE MILLER, SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTH BOLIVAR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E922-E923] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-09-15TaxesCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE, SERVICE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE HELEN M. JOHNSON

HONORING THE LIFE, SERVICE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE HELEN M. JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E925] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Trade
HONORING SHELLY "SHIRLEY" FRAZIER

HONORING SHELLY "SHIRLEY" FRAZIER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E899] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-14UrgentTaxesCrime & Justice
HONORING THE HONORABLE TIMMY L. JAMISON

HONORING THE HONORABLE TIMMY L. JAMISON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E911-E912] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-09-02
Thompson Report September 2026 Edition

Thompson Report September 2026 Edition Thompson Report September 2026 Edition Welcome to The Thompson Report on the Second Congressional District of Mississippi. Inside you will find information about the District, grants, legislative actions and more. My monthly newsletter will be distributed by…

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Press Release2026-09-02
Thompson Report September 2026 Edition

Thompson Report September 2026 Edition Thompson Report September 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Wed, 09/02/2026 - 16:43 September 2, 2026

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Press Release2026-09-02
Thompson Report September 2026 Edition

Thompson Report September 2026 Edition Thompson Report September 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Wed, 09/02/2026 - 16:55 Link Thompson Report September 2026 Edition September 2, 2026 Top Scroller September 2, 2026

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Press Release2026-08-31
Legal Tracker

Legal Tracker Legal Tracker As of August 31, 2026, there are currently 949 open lawsuits . stephanie.book… Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:48 August 31, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-08-31TaxesDefenseEducation
HONORING DR. JOHN A. PEOPLES, JR.

HONORING DR. JOHN A. PEOPLES, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E821] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-08-27TaxesEnvironment
HONORING EVERETT TIMOTHY SANDERS

HONORING EVERETT TIMOTHY SANDERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E810] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-08-27TaxesEnvironmentDefense
HONORING THE LIFE, SERVICE AND LEGACY OF CALVIN "CAL" HOBBS

HONORING THE LIFE, SERVICE AND LEGACY OF CALVIN "CAL" HOBBS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E811] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-08-24Foreign PolicyChinaTrade
Trump’s Imposed Tariffs

Trump’s Imposed Tariffs Trump’s Imposed Tariffs TRUMP’s Imposed Tarrifs 1. Trumps Actions: Tariffs and The Iran War Trump implemented tariffs (high taxes) on America’s largest trade partners – a 25% tax on all goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China. A 50% tariff on all copper products, steel,…

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Press Release2026-08-24Foreign PolicyChinaTrade
Trump’s Imposed Tariffs

Trump’s Imposed Tariffs Trump’s Imposed Tariffs TRUMP’s Imposed Tarrifs 1. Trumps Actions: Tariffs and The Iran War Trump implemented tariffs (high taxes) on America’s largest trade partners – a 25% tax on all goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China. A 50% tariff on all copper products, steel,…

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Press Release2026-08-24Agriculture
Trump’s Attack on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Trump’s Attack on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Trump’s Attack on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) stephanie.book… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:49 August 24, 2026

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Press Release2026-08-24Agriculture
Trump’s Attack on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Trump’s Attack on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Trump’s Attack on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) stephanie.book… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:49 August 24, 2026

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Press Release2026-07-30
Thompson Report August 2026 Edition

Thompson Report August 2026 Edition Thompson Report August 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:10 Link Thompson Report August 2026 Edition July 30, 2026 Top Scroller July 30, 2026

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Press Release2026-07-30
Thompson Report August 2026 Edition

Thompson Report August 2026 Edition Thompson Report August 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:07 July 30, 2026

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Press Release2026-07-30
Thompson Report August 2026 Edition

Thompson Report August 2026 Edition Thompson Report August 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:07 July 30, 2026

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Press Release2026-07-15
Town Hall Information

Town Hall Information Town Hall Information stephanie.book… Wed, 07/15/2026 - 11:01 Link Town Hall Information July 15, 2026 Top Scroller July 15, 2026

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Press Release2026-07-15
Town Hall Information

Town Hall Information Town Hall Information stephanie.book… Wed, 07/15/2026 - 11:01 Link Town Hall Information July 15, 2026 Top Scroller July 15, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-07-14CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPERS

HONORING THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E687] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-07-14CeremonialTrade
HONORING CHARLES "SMARTY PANTS" KING, JR.

HONORING CHARLES "SMARTY PANTS" KING, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E679] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-07-13CeremonialTaxesDefenseCrime & Justice
HONORING KRISHNI RYLAND

HONORING KRISHNI RYLAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E675] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-07-09TaxesEnvironmentDefense
HONORING TAVORIS M. EMERSON

HONORING TAVORIS M. EMERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E666] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-07-09CeremonialTradeTechnology
HONORING FALLAH HEARD, KNOWN AS "FALLAH THE FOODIE"

HONORING FALLAH HEARD, KNOWN AS "FALLAH THE FOODIE" Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E658-E659] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-07-06CeremonialDefenseCrime & JusticeVeterans
HONORING MR. WILLIE JOINER FOR HIS HONORABLE MILITARY SERVICE AND LIFETIME OF PERSEVERANCE

HONORING MR. WILLIE JOINER FOR HIS HONORABLE MILITARY SERVICE AND LIFETIME OF PERSEVERANCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 111 (Monday, July 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 111 (Monday, July 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E652] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-07-06CeremonialTradeCrime & Justice
HONORING JERIS DEON DAVIS

HONORING JERIS DEON DAVIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 111 (Monday, July 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 111 (Monday, July 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E654] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Press Release2026-07-01
Thompson Report July 2026 Edition

Thompson Report July 2026 Edition Thompson Report July 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:36 Link Thompson Report July 2026 Edition July 1, 2026 Top Scroller July 1, 2026

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Press Release2026-07-01
Thompson Report July 2026 Edition

Thompson Report July 2026 Edition Thompson Report July 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:33 July 1, 2026

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Press Release2026-07-01
Thompson Report July 2026 Edition

Thompson Report July 2026 Edition Thompson Report July 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:33 July 1, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-06-25CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING MR. WILLIE ASHFORD

HONORING MR. WILLIE ASHFORD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E621-E622] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-06-25CeremonialHealthcare
CELEBRATING U.S. GRADUATES OF THE LATIN AMERICAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (ELAM)

CELEBRATING U.S. GRADUATES OF THE LATIN AMERICAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (ELAM) Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E619] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-06-18CeremonialSocial Security
HONORING MS. KRISTY EMBRY

HONORING MS. KRISTY EMBRY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E590] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-06-10Environment
HONORING JOURI NICHOLE THORNTON

HONORING JOURI NICHOLE THORNTON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E553] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-06-09CeremonialAbortion
HONORING DR. KIA MONIQUE JONES

HONORING DR. KIA MONIQUE JONES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E549] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-06-09TaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
HONORING MRS. MARY SMITH-BLACKMON

HONORING MRS. MARY SMITH-BLACKMON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E547] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-06-09CeremonialImmigration
HONORING THE COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHOIR AND DR. KELVIN TOWERS

HONORING THE COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHOIR AND DR. KELVIN TOWERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E552] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-06-09UrgentImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS2HRES1140
SECURE AMERICA ACT

SECURE AMERICA ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4017-H4029] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SECURE AMERICA ACT Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-06-08Ceremonial
HONORING ZACHERY WEEKS, JR.

HONORING ZACHERY WEEKS, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E542-E543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-06-08UrgentEnvironment
RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH ANN POULSEN FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH ANN POULSEN FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E535] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-06-08Ceremonial
HONORING TRINITY WEEKS

HONORING TRINITY WEEKS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E539] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-06-04Gun PolicyEnvironmentTechnology
HONORING LAJUANDA WILLIAMS-GRIFFIN

HONORING LAJUANDA WILLIAMS-GRIFFIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E525] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-06-04TradeEducation
HONORING MRS. ANNETTE TILLMAN HILL

HONORING MRS. ANNETTE TILLMAN HILL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E532-E533] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-06-03CeremonialTaxes
HONORING NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI DELTA LAMBDA SIGMA ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

HONORING NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI DELTA LAMBDA SIGMA ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E521-E522] From the…

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