by tyler | May 22, 2014 | Economy and Jobs, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—The Campaign to Fix the Debt has named Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) one of 32 inaugural “Fiscal Heroes” for placing a priority on fixing the debt. The Campaign to Fix the Debt is a non-partisan organization dedicated to putting America on a...
by tyler | May 21, 2014 | Press Releases
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after helping pass the USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 3361). The bill was modified since Himes helped advance the bill in committee earlier this month.”While slightly weakened from the version I supported in...
by tyler | May 20, 2014 | Press Releases, Transportation and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC—A portion of the Rail Safety Enforcement Act was included in the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development funding bill that passed the House Appropriations Committee today. The legislation was introduced earlier this month by Connecticut...
by tyler | May 18, 2014 | Blog Posts
This week, the House is expected to consider 18 bills, ranging from human trafficking to appropriations.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 1726: awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, a...
by tyler | May 16, 2014 | Press Releases, Transportation and Infrastructure
BRIDGEPORT, CT – One year ago today, on the city line of Bridgeport and Fairfield, a tragic train derailment injured more than 70 people. This unfortunate incident forever changed the lives of many residents and commuters and further exposed issues with the...
