WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) voted in favor of HR 1191, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The bill, which passed both the Senate and the House with strong,...
Himes Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today after voting for the fiscal 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 3979). Himes joined a bipartisan group of...
Himes Statement on the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement on Israel's ground operation in Gaza."Once again, Israel has found itself under attack by Hamas terrorists who...
Himes Condemns Kidnapping of Israeli Teenagers in West Bank
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined a House resolution calling for the "immediate and unconditional release" of the three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped in the West...
Himes Statement on Situation in Iraq
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today regarding the situation in Iraq."Iraq is in the throes of a brutal sectarian conflict that needs to be resolved...
Himes Statement in Advance of President’s Speech on Syria
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in advance of President Obama's planned address this evening on the situation in Syria."Since the President raised the...
Himes Statement on President’s Speech on Syria
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,...