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Economy and Jobs

In the first two decades of the 21st century, we have faced dramatic economic change, first the 2008 financial crisis and recovery and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic and recession. American families and businesses are struggling to adapt to a rapidly changing economy. One of my top priorities in Congress is to expand opportunities and invest in sustainable, long-term economic growth to ensure American families and businesses can succeed.

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Modernizing our infrastructure remains a priority of mine. America’s network of transportation, energy, water, broadband, and civic infrastructure was once the envy of the world. Not any longer. Metro-North and Amtrak suffer from reliability issues and delays, and the Merritt and 95 are disasters during rush hours. Every minute stuck on a train or in traffic is time wasted.

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Climate and Environment

Climate change is here, and it’s affecting more Americans every day. The increasingly severe storms associated with climate change, like Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy, are destroying Connecticut’s coastal communities, causing severe flooding, closing roads, and downing power lines. The price of inaction will be far greater than if we made meaningful and drastic changes to our energy and environmental policies.

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Education

A path to the middle class starts with high-quality education and job training. Nothing is more essential to our long-term prosperity than our children’s ability to become the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers, teachers, and leaders.

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Health Care

Every American should have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. No one should lose their job, home or financial stability in order to afford life-saving procedures or prescriptions. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) put our country on the right path by providing healthcare to millions of Americans and over 100,000 Connecticut residents. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the shortcomings of a system that links insurance coverage to employment.

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Press Releases

January 12, 2026

Himes Statement on the Federal Reserve

Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement: "Donald Trump wants to run this country like a dictator..."

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Press Releases

January 9, 2026

Himes Votes to Combat Rising Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement regarding his vote for a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits. House Democrats forced the vote by obtaining 218 Member signatures for their discharge petition, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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Press Releases

January 3, 2026

Himes Statement on Venezuela

WASHINGTON – Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement:

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December 18, 2025

Himes, Garbarino Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Veteran Suicide

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT-04) and Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) reintroduced the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act, legislation that directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of veteran suicides and identify gaps in care, prescribing practices, and data reporting.

Jim Himes represents Connecticut’s 4th District in the United States House of Representatives where he is serving his eighth term. He serves as the Chair of the National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee.

Jim grew up as the child of a single working mom in a small town. As a member of Congress, Jim works hard to provide all American children the same opportunities he had to succeed: access to a first-rate public school, affordable and effective health care, a decent and safe home, and a supportive community. Read More

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