by tyler | Jul 31, 2019 | Foreign Affairs and National Security, Press Releases
Washington, DC— Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) returned from a visit to the Republic of Colombia and Panama where he met with government officials and United States support staff working to end the drug trade and associated violence in South and Central...
by tyler | Jul 29, 2019 | Press Releases
It is my pleasure to announce that the 2019 Congressional App Challenge’s submission portal is open. Students are encouraged to register online by September 10 for a chance at winning early prizes. The final app must be submitted by November 1.The CAC is a...
by tyler | Jul 22, 2019 | Press Releases
Bridgeport, CT – Congressman Himes is pleased to announces the winners of the recent Fourth District photography contest running from June 3 – June 21. First place winner – Norwalk Harbor by Jeff Klein Second place winner –...
by tyler | Jul 18, 2019 | Economy and Jobs, Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 582 the Raise the Wage Act which would raise the national minimum wage to $15 over six years and index it to inflation thereafter. According to a recent Congressional Budget Office study,...
by tyler | Jul 17, 2019 | Press Releases
“Today, I voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress for their refusal to comply with Congressional subpoenas. Congress is attempting to investigate the process through which the Trump...
