by tyler | Jun 15, 2015 | Foreign Affairs and National Security, Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement:”Today, I cast a vote against the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. I have continued concerns about the majority’s use of Overseas Contingency...
by tyler | Jun 14, 2015 | Press Releases
Washington, DC – Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will be voting on the annual Intelligence Authorization Act, which controls the rules and oversight that govern the nation’s security agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency.This year,...
by tyler | Jun 2, 2015 | Climate and Environment, Foreign Affairs and National Security, Press Releases
Congressman Himes’ Statement:”Today, after months of careful consideration, I have decided to support granting President Obama Trade Promotion Authority, also known as TPA.”TPA is a delegation of Congressional authority, and I take all such...
by tyler | May 28, 2015 | Economy and Jobs, Press Releases
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced federal grants impacting areas in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District.The EPA’s Brownfields program works with states and localities by providing funds to help...
by tyler | May 27, 2015 | Press Releases
Washington, DC – I’m disappointed in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling this week to maintain the injunction against President Obama’s bold executive action on immigration. Without the President’s order in effect, parents of...