BRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today presented Purple Hearts and other service medals posthumously to the families of local veterans Frank Bassarab and Vincent Stabile. Himes...
Himes Votes Against Unlimited New Presidential War-Making Authority
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted against FY2012 Defense Authorization bill. Although Himes has voted in favor of such authorization bills in the past, he opposed today's bill...
Himes Welcomes Westport Rabbi to Give Opening Prayer Today in U.S. House
Himes Welcomes Westport Rabbi to Give Opening Prayer Today in U.S. HouseMay 24 2011WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today welcomed Westport Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn as the Guest Chaplain...
Himes Statement on U.S. Reaching Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's letter to Congress today announcing that the United States...
Himes to Visit Senior Centers in May
Bridgeport, CT—In recognition of Older Americans Month, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will visit senior centers throughout the Fourth District to discuss Medicare and the federal budget. He will...
Himes Laments Lack of Bipartisanship in Wake of Unifying Military Victory
WASHINGTON, DC—As he travelled back to Connecticut upon conclusion of the week's votes, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) lamented the lack of bipartisanship in Washington following the successful effort...
Himes Co-Sponsors Resolution Commending Obama, Military, and Intelligence Personnel on Bin Laden Mission
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today co-sponsored a resolution commending President Barack Obama and the men and women of the of the military and intelligence agencies for the...
Himes Praises Final Matching Funds for Norwalk Pulse Point Project
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today praised the approval of $403,000 for the Norwalk Pulse Point bus hub project. This funding will provide the required local match to the over $3...
Himes Continues to Push on Debt Ceiling Vote in Dow Jones Article
In the recent Dow Jones article "House Democratic Group Leaders Indicate Willingness to Deal on Debt Ceiling," Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reiterates his call for a clean vote to raise the nation's...
Himes Continues to Push for Clean Vote on Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, DC—In response to reports this week that House Speaker John Boehner may not even hold a vote on whether to raise the nation's debt ceiling, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reiterated his...