by tyler | May 16, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today opposed an effort by the House Majority to reduce protections in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). For decades VAWA has benefitted from bipartisan support, but the bill put forward by House Republicans...
by tyler | May 13, 2012 | Blog Posts
This week, the House will consider 13 bills, ranging from domestic violence to Iran.Legislation under consideration this week includes:National Blue Alert Act of 2011 (H.R. 365): encourages the development of Blue Alert plans by establishing a national communications...
by tyler | May 9, 2012 | Foreign Affairs and National Security, Health Care, Press Releases
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) opposed appropriations measures presented by both parties today because neither takes a balanced approach to deficit reduction. The GOP plan cuts vital services to vulnerable citizens to avoid reductions in Pentagon...
by tyler | May 8, 2012 | Press Releases
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement today following President Obama’s affirmation that gay marriage should be made legal:”I commend President Obama for announcing his support for marriage equality, which I have supported for...
by tyler | May 8, 2012 | Financial Services, Press Releases
WASHINGTOJN, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) supported legislation today that allows the United States Export-Import Bank to continue the financing assistance it provides to help businesses sell their products around the world. Last year, financing from the...
