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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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May 31, 2023
Himes Votes to Raise the Debt Ceiling
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May 24, 2023
Himes, Smith Introduce Legislation to Initiate Trade Agreement Negotiations with the UK
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May 17, 2023
Himes Reintroduces Reclamation of War Powers Act
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May 4, 2023
Himes Announces $3.7 Million CDFI Equitable Recovery Award to Expand Affordable Housing
About Jim
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