WASHINGTON, DC— The U.S. House today passed by unanimous content a resolution recognizing the importance of Juneteenth Independence Day. Himes, a cosponsor of the legislation, issued the following...
Credit Card Protections Adopted by Federal Reserve
Legislation Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass to protect credit card users took a step forward yesterday when the Federal Reserve adopted the rules required by the Credit Card Holders Bill of...
Delauro, Murphy, Himes Announce $500,000 Grant to Provide Green Job Training for Veterans
Washington, DC - Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03), Chris Murphy (CT-05), and Jim Himes (CT-04) announced today that The Workplace, Inc., Southwestern Connecticut's Regional Workforce...
Himes Announces $250 Checks for Seniors in Rx Donut Hole Start Tomorrow
Washington, DC -Tomorrow seniors who have fallen into the Medicare Part D "donut hole" coverage gap will begin to receive $250 checks to lower their prescription drug costs, Congressman Jim Himes...
Himes Pushes Pelosi to Reduce Spending
In Case You Missed ItAn article in Politico today highlights the impact of efforts led by Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) pushing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to reduce government spending. The article...
Himes Reminds Constituents to Prepare for June 12 DTV Transition
WASHINGTON, DC—Next week, all full-power TV stations will stop sending analog signals and transmit only digital signals. Beginning June 12, any television receiving its signal from an antenna will...
Himes Statement on Recent Events in Mediterranean
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the situation in the Middle East:"Israel is our good friend and our only long term ally...
CT Awarded Individual Disaster Assistanc
WASHINGTON—Senators Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman and the entire Connecticut congressional delegation announced Saturday that...
Himes Continues Record of Fiscal Responsibility with Vote against $115 Billion Democratic Spending Plan
WASHINGTON, DC— As part of a commitment to begin reducing overall federal spending, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted against a $115 billion Democratic spending bill that largely expands...
Checks to seniors with high drug bills out earlier
An article released by the Associated Press this evening announced that seniors in who are in the Medicare prescription drug "donut hole" will receive their checks sooner than expected."Helping...