Washington, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to passage of health care reform."I'm proud to have helped pass comprehensive health care reform today that...
New Analysis Confirms Health Care Reform Will Help Families and Businesses in Connecticut’s 4th District
Washington, DC—The health care reform legislation that will come to a vote in the House of Representatives on Sunday will bring significant benefits to Connecticut's 4th Congressional District....
Himes’ Earmark Reform Policy Adopted by U.S. House
Washington, DC -The House Appropriations Committee announced yesterday that it will adopt a policy banning earmarks to for-profit entities that Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) implemented in his own...
Himes Statement on Vote Against Removing Troops from Afghanistan in 30 Days
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the House of Representatives defeated House Concurrent Resolution 248 offered by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) by a vote of 356 to 65. The privileged resolution would have...
Himes Launches New Consumer Protection Webpage
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has launched a new consumer protection webpage as part of the 12th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 7-13. The site provides...
Himes Statement on Passing of Dave Roberson
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to the news of Dave Roberson's death. "I am deeply, deeply saddened by Dave's untimely death and extend my...
Congress Street Bridge Demolition Begins This Week
BRIDGEPORT, CT (March 8, 2010) - Mayor Bill Finch and Congressman Jim Himes gathered with City Council members, state legislators, and community leaders today on the east side of the Congress Street...
Himes on Race to the Top Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to today's Race to the Top education funding announcement."As expected, Connecticut did not receive funding...
New GAO Report Finds Recovery Act Working
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released today finds that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working to "create jobs and drive economic growth."At the time of...
Himes Expresses Condolences for Chile Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement expressing condolences for the victims of the earthquake in Chile this past weekend:"My thoughts and prayers are with the...