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© 2026 Govwatch

Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

DDemocratMS-2 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone3
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
87
Total Statements
68
Floor Speeches
19
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 21Environment: 20Education: 17Crime & Justice: 11Foreign Policy: 11Civil Rights: 10Defense: 9Healthcare: 7Trade: 7Infrastructure: 7Labor: 6Immigration: 6Veterans: 5Voting Rights: 4Agriculture: 4

Speech Tone

Neutral: 57Ceremonial: 20Urgent: 5Bipartisan: 3: 2

Statements (87)

Floor Speech2026-06-02
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MANUEL KILLEBREW, JR.

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MANUEL KILLEBREW, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E507] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-06-02
HONORING MRS. DORCUS CURRY THIGPEN

HONORING MRS. DORCUS CURRY THIGPEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E512-E513] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-06-01
Thompson Report June 2026 Edition

Thompson Report June 2026 Edition Thompson Report June 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 email to…

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Floor Speech2026-05-29
HONORING ASHLEY ROBINSON

HONORING ASHLEY ROBINSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E499] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-29EnvironmentEducation
HONORING MS. AMIA D. EDWARDS

HONORING MS. AMIA D. EDWARDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E495] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-29Foreign Policy
HONORING DR. LAWREN M. LONG

HONORING DR. LAWREN M. LONG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E502] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21
HONORING ASHLEY ROBINSON

HONORING ASHLEY ROBINSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E481] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19Ceremonial
HONORING ASIA SCOTT

HONORING ASIA SCOTT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E459-E460] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialHealthcareTaxesTrade
HONORING JA'SHUN ADAMS

HONORING JA'SHUN ADAMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E466-E467] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12Education
HONORING MORGAN G. HOBEN

HONORING MORGAN G. HOBEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12Economy
HONORING TONIA SIMS

HONORING TONIA SIMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E435-E436] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12TaxesForeign PolicyHousing
HONORING JOSEPH C. THOMAS, SR.

HONORING JOSEPH C. THOMAS, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E431-E432] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-04-30ImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3311-H3322] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentImmigrationTaxesDefenseHR1HRES1224
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3147-H3160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-04-29
Thompson Report May 2026 Edition

Thompson Report May 2026 Edition Thompson Report May 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 email to…

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Press Release2026-04-29
Thompson Report May 2026 Edition

Thompson Report May 2026 Edition Thompson Report May 2026 Edition stephanie.book… Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:48 Link Thompson Report May 2026 Edition April 29, 2026 Top Scroller April 29, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialTaxes
HONORING THE LATE MRS. KAREN SOCK

HONORING THE LATE MRS. KAREN SOCK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E385] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-22EnvironmentCrime & JusticeLabor
HONORING DR. STACY WHITE

HONORING DR. STACY WHITE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-22CeremonialCrime & JusticeCivil Rights
HONORING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOUGALOO NINE

HONORING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOUGALOO NINE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E356] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-16CeremonialEnvironmentDefenseCrime & Justice
HONORING DEPUTY PATRICK SHELL

HONORING DEPUTY PATRICK SHELL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E336-E337] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-16EnvironmentTradeCivil Rights
HONORING DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY'S BLACK STUDENT ORGANIZATION

HONORING DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY'S BLACK STUDENT ORGANIZATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E333] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-04-15
Congressman Bennie Thompson Announce Date for 2026 College & Career Fair

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announce Date for 2026 College & Career Fair Congressman Bennie Thompson Announce Date for 2026 College & Career Fair Image or Video Image stephanie.book… Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:50 Link /about/events/congressman-thompson-2026-college-career-fair

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Floor Speech2026-04-14EducationCrime & Justice
HONORING MR. MARCUS WALTON

HONORING MR. MARCUS WALTON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14
HONORING VATRICE HARMON, FOUNDER AND CEO OF BORN TO POP

HONORING VATRICE HARMON, FOUNDER AND CEO OF BORN TO POP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E324] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-04-14
Individual Assistance (FEMA-4899 DR-MS) for counties affected by the January 23-27 severe winter weather/ice storm

Individual Assistance (FEMA-4899 DR-MS) for counties affected by the January 23-27 severe winter weather/ice storm Individual Assistance (FEMA-4899 DR-MS) for counties affected by the January 23-27 severe winter weather/ice storm Image or Video Image stephanie.book… Tue, 04/14/2026 - 12:13 Link…

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Floor Speech2026-04-09CeremonialTaxesCivil Rights
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. LAURA NORWOOD DAVIS

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. LAURA NORWOOD DAVIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-09TaxesInfrastructure
HONORING THE XI EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI SORORITY, INC.

HONORING THE XI EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI SORORITY, INC. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E306-E307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-02CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
HONORING MS. CHARVE' GIBSON

HONORING MS. CHARVE' GIBSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-02Foreign Policy
HONORING MRS. CRYSTAL EVANS

HONORING MRS. CRYSTAL EVANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E299-E300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-03-31
Thompson Report April 2026 Edition

Thompson Report April 2026 Edition Thompson Report April 2026 Edition Image or Video Image stephanie.book… Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:13 Link /media/newsletter-archive/thompson-report-april-2026-edition

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Press Release2026-03-31
Thompson Report April 2026 Edition

Thompson Report April 2026 Edition Thompson Report April 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 email to…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR7147HR7481
EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2723-H2731] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16CeremonialForeign PolicyVoting RightsCivil Rights
HONORING THE GREENWOOD VOTERS LEAGUE

HONORING THE GREENWOOD VOTERS LEAGUE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E218] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-12BipartisanEnvironmentInfrastructure
HONORING JASMINE BARNES, CPA

HONORING JASMINE BARNES, CPA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E211-E212] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-03-06
Thompson Report March 2026

Thompson Report March 2026 Thompson Report March 2026 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 email to constituents.…

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Press Release2026-03-06
Thompson Report March 2026 Edition

Thompson Report March 2026 Edition Thompson Report March 2026 Edition Image or Video Image stephanie.book… Fri, 03/06/2026 - 14:09 Link /media/newsletter-archive/thompson-report-march-2026

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Floor Speech2026-03-05Taxes
HONORING CHELESA CARTER

HONORING CHELESA CARTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05HealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
HONORING SENATOR SARITA SIMMONS

HONORING SENATOR SARITA SIMMONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E191] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04TaxesDefenseTrade
HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ANGELA ELLIS

HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ANGELA ELLIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING SENATOR REGINALD D. JACKSON

HONORING SENATOR REGINALD D. JACKSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-03EducationCivil Rights
HONORING LEOLA HARRIS

HONORING LEOLA HARRIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E174] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20HousingAgriculture
HONORING MAYOR CHARLES HARVEY

HONORING MAYOR CHARLES HARVEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E145-E146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-02-20
Scholarship Opportunities- Apply Today

Scholarship Opportunities- Apply Today Scholarship Opportunities- Apply Today Image or Video Image stephanie.book… Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:26 Link /scholarship-opportunities-apply-today

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Press Release2026-02-13
April 2026 Thompson Report

April 2026 Thompson Report April 2026 Thompson Report admin Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:38 Link April 2026 Thompson Report February 13, 2026 Top Scroller April 20, 2026

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Press Release2026-02-13
Share Your Story

Share Your Story Share Your Story admin Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:37 Link Share Your Story February 13, 2026 Top Scroller February 13, 2026

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Press Release2026-02-13
Legal Tracker

Legal Tracker Legal Tracker admin Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:36 Link Legal Tracker February 13, 2026 Top Scroller February 13, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-02-13Healthcare
HONORING MRS. JUANITA BROWN

HONORING MRS. JUANITA BROWN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2026-02-13
Topics

Topics Topics admin Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:37 Link Topics February 13, 2026 Top Scroller February 13, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
HONORING MS. PEGGY SIMPSON

HONORING MS. PEGGY SIMPSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E135-E136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-12TaxesEducation
HONORING MS. PAMELA MOODY

HONORING MS. PAMELA MOODY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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