by tyler | Feb 25, 2014 | Blog Posts
One of my most important duties as Member of Congress is hearing from my constituents and making sure your voices are heard in Washington. Unfortunately, I cannot always be in Connecticut to meet with you face-to-face. That is why I will be holding a...
by tyler | Feb 24, 2014 | Blog Posts
This week, the House is expected to consider 12 bills, ranging from government transparency to the IRS.Legislation under consideration this week includes:FOIA Oversight and Implementation (FOIA) Act (H.R. 1211): modifies the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to...
by tyler | Feb 18, 2014 | Education, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is inviting Fourth District high school students to participate in the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, also known as the “House App Contest.” This...
by tyler | Feb 12, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has introduced legislation to ensure that people with out-of-state employers who telework or whose job requires them to occasionally work in another state do not have to pay more than their fair share of state income taxes....
by tyler | Feb 11, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after the House Budget Committee passed the Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013 (H.R. 1869). This bill, which is backed by the nonpartisan group No Labels and of which...
