WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) opposed the budget presented by the House Majority today and, instead, supported an alternative proposal that would protect and reform Medicare and...
Himes Statement on Passage of FY2011 CR
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Appropriations Act."Although the cuts in the CR are painful, I'm pleased...
Himes Statement on Equal Pay Day
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in recognition of Equal Pay Day."Equal Pay Day reminds us that women are still relatively underpaid for the important...
Himes Statement on Budget Deal
WASHINGTON, DC--Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the deal reached to fund the federal government for the rest of the year."I'm pleased an agreement has been...
Himes Statement on Vote against Dirty Air Act
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding his vote against the "Dirty Air Act," which passed Congress this afternoon. The bill eliminates the enforcement...
Himes Votes against Disingenuous CR
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted against a piecemeal, partisan spending bill that would eliminate access to reproductive rights for many women while increasing defense...
Himes Statement on New Jobs Numbers
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the new employment data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In March the unemployment rate...
Himes Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Budget Transparency & Improve Fiscal Sustainability
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) joined three of his colleagues today to introduce legislation that will reform the federal budget process by changing policies that have permitted—and...
Himes Praises President’s Signing of Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today praised the president's signing of new sanctions against Iran. These sanctions send a strong message that the United States will not tolerate Iran's...
RESCHEDULED: Himes to Hold Seminar for Local Businesses on Innovation Grants
Bridgeport, CT-Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold an information session for small businesses interested in federal Small Business Innovation Grants and export assistance on Friday, March 25th...