by tyler | Feb 11, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is one of the more moderate Members of Congress, according to a new report released by the National Journal recently. The publication’s 2013 Vote Ratings show that Himes voted with the other party on fiscal and...
by tyler | Feb 10, 2014 | Climate and Environment, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) ranks among the most pro-environment legislators in Congress, according to the League of Conservation Voters’ (LCV) 2013 National Environmental Scorecard. Himes earned a grade of 96 percent for his work in the House...
by tyler | Feb 9, 2014 | Press Releases
Today, Congressman John B. Larson, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congressman Joe Courtney, Congressman Jim Himes and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty condemned the violence in Ukraine, calling for a peaceful solution to the current crisis. All five Members are cosponsors of...
by tyler | Feb 9, 2014 | Blog Posts
This week, the House is expected to consider five bills, ranging from Ukraine to consumer protection. Congress may also consider legislation related to the debt limit, which was reached on Friday.Legislation up for consideration this week includes:The National...
by tyler | Feb 6, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today as the federal government reached the debt limit. The U.S. government has officially exhausted its borrowing authority, and the Treasury Department must now resort to...