WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) returned to Washington today to help save over 1,500 Connecticut teaching jobs. Nationwide, the bill will keep 161,000 teachers in classrooms and avert...
Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation Joins President Obama in Congratulating the UConn Women’s Basketball Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT), Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), and the Connecticut Congressional delegation joined President Barack Obama today to honor the UConn Women's Basketball Team for...
Himes on Race to the Top Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to today's Race to the Top education funding announcement."As expected, Connecticut did not receive funding...
Himes Statement on MLK Day
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will participate in events and ceremonies throughout the weekend to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Congressman issued the following...
Himes Secures an Additional $8.5 million for Local Transportation, Education, and Public Safety Projects
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has secured an additional $8.5 million for federal investment in local projects with the passage of a comprehensive agreement between the United States...
Himes Congratulates Stamford St. Cecilia School on Physical Fitness Award, Co-sponsors Bills to Prevent Obesity
Congressman Jim Himes today congratulated St. Cecilia School in Stamford for earning the President's Challenge State Championship Award. The award highlights St. Cecilia's programs as examples...
Himes Announces Online Sign Up for VA Emergency Education Benefit Payments
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced that Connecticut's student veterans eligible for a special emergency payment of their Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits can apply online...
Rep. Himes’ Statement on President’s Address to School Children
NEW CANAAN, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the President's address to school children planned for Tuesday. The Congressman will hold a press conference...
Himes’ Letter to Superintendents and Parents Regarding President’s Speech to School Children
To the Superintendents of Schools and Parents of CT's Fourth Congressional District:I have just finished a raucous week of town hall meetings on health care reform. I listened to support and...
Himes Announces $700K for ABCD’s Total Learning
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has secured $700,000 in the U.S. House-passed version of the Labor, Health, and Education Appropriations Act for Bridgeport's Total Learning Program run...