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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson authored legislation creating the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is the longest-serving African-American elected official in the state of Mississippi.

 According to latest Census data, the Second District is home to 711,164 people.

 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is the Ranking (most senior) Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee

 The Second Congressional District is the fourth largest congressional district – 13,937 sq. miles - east of the Mississippi River.

 Bennie G. Thompson graduated from Jackson State University in 1972, with a Masters Degree in Education Administration.

 Bennie G. Thompson was elected to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors in 1980.

 In 1993, Bennie G. Thompson was elected as a Democrat to the 103rd Congress.

 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is a life-long member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Bolton.