by tyler | Feb 2, 2014 | Blog Posts
This week, the House is expected to consider five bills, ranging from veterans’ tuitions to public land management.Legislation up for consideration this week includes:Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act (H.R. 1791): amends the 2002 Homeland Security Act to...
by tyler | Feb 1, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after Governor Dan Malloy’s announcement that the state will invest $10 million to upgrade the power supply for Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line in order to prevent...
by tyler | Jan 30, 2014 | Press Releases
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today reminded constituents to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), if eligible, when filing their tax returns. He also highlighted the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free tax assistance...
by tyler | Jan 30, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after House Republicans released their principles on immigration reform:”After months of stalling on this important issue, I appreciate that House Republicans have at last put forward...
by tyler | Jan 29, 2014 | Education, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced two piece of legislation today designed to expand access to and improve the quality of early education programs. The Total Learning Act provides assistance to community partnerships focused on implementing...
