by tyler | Nov 14, 2012 | Education, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released a video today supporting students of Bridgeport’s Bassick High School in their effort to win Under Armour’s “Finding Undeniable” challenge. The winning team will receive $140,000 for team...
by tyler | Nov 13, 2012 | Blog Posts
This week, the House will consider 10 bills, ranging from energy to trade.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 6190: prohibits the EPA from preventing the distribution, sale, and consumption of over-the-counter inhalers that use a chlorofluorocarbon...
by tyler | Nov 12, 2012 | Climate and Environment, Press Releases
Members of the Connecticut delegation today announced that the Obama Administration is releasing $3.1 billion nationally in low-income heating assistance funds under the Fiscal Year 2013 Continuing Resolution. Under this release, Connecticut will receive $72.4...
by tyler | Oct 29, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s declaration this afternoon of an expedited major disaster in Connecticut for Fairfield County in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.”I applaud...
by tyler | Oct 25, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—With the path of Hurricane Sandy quickening, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is encouraging residents to prepare for possible landfall and do what they can to stay informed. Himes is reminding residents to heed the warnings of local emergency responders...