WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding President Obama's address this evening on the situation in Syria:"The President made a strong case tonight. He...
Himes Statement on President’s Decision to Seek Vote on Military Force in Syria
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding President Obama's request that Congress authorize the use of military force in Syria."I am pleased that the...
Himes Applauds DOD Decision to Allow Women in Combat
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the follow statement today in response to reports that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will announce that he will lift the ban on women serving in...
Himes Statement Regarding Recent Violence in Middle East
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding recent violence in the Middle East."I am pleased that the ceasefire will stop the violence in Israel and Gaza,...
Himes Statement on Attack in Benghazi
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the attack in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the death of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris...
Himes Wishes U.S. Army a Happy 237th Birthday
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) joined leaders from across the country in recording a video wishing the United States Army a happy 237th birthday. The videos are part of an effort...
Himes: Time for Action on Real Budget Plan
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...
Himes Helps Pass Anti-Dumping Provision to Protect American Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today helped pass legislation that will protect American jobs by improving enforcement of existing trade rules. The legislation (H.R. 4105) specifies that...
Himes and Over 100 Colleagues Urge Obama to Oppose Rolling Back Defense Cuts
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and over 100 other Members of Congress sent a letter to President Obama yesterday in support of his threat to veto legislation that would roll back...
Himes Supports Trade Agreements to Boost Exports, Create Jobs, Assist Displaced Workers
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass bipartisan legislation today to implement free trade agreements between the United States and South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. In...