WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on Equal Pay Day:"Valuing women means valuing equal pay. Throughout our country and in all of our lives, women...
Himes opposes package of deficit-ballooning tax extenders
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on his vote against tax extenders:"Paul Ryan and the Republican majority specifically designed this vote to be...
Congressman Himes speaks about need for training, education to strengthen American workers
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) testified in front of House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and other Members in the Make it in America hearing on a panel focused on skills training for the...
Himes, Finch applaud EPA grants to clean up hazardous sites in Bridgeport area
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...
Himes Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Today, I cast a vote against the National Defense Authorization Act. The $605.6 billion bill that ultimately passed uses funding tricks to bypass the cuts set by the sequester. By shifting billions...
Himes Named “Fiscal Hero” for Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
WASHINGTON, DC—The Campaign to Fix the Debt has named Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) one of 32 inaugural "Fiscal Heroes" for placing a priority on fixing the debt. The Campaign to Fix the Debt is a...
Himes Statement on Vote Against Unpaid-for Research & Development Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after voting against a fiscally irresponsible permanent extension of the research and development tax credit. The bill...
Himes Statement on Budget and Debt Limit Deal
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the bipartisan deal to open the government and raise the debt limit."I'm pleased that we have averted a default...
Himes Outlines Consequences of Failing to Raise Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes outlined today what exactly is at stake if Congress fails to raise the debt limit. Should Congress fail to act by Thursday, October 17, the resulting default...
Himes Statement on Bridgeport Head Start Closures Stemming from Government Shutdown
Himes Statement on Bridgeport Head Start Closures Stemming from Government ShutdownCalls on Irresponsible Tea Party to Reopen GovernmentWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the...