WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) applauded the Postmaster's decision today to maintain service at the Barnum Post Office in Bridgeport and the Glen Brook and West Avenue stations in...
Rep. Himes Congratulates President Obama on Nobel Peace Prize
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the announcement today that President Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize:"I congratulate President...
Himes Supports Measures to Extend First Time Homebuyer Tax-Credit for Veterans, Improve VA Medical Programs
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Himes this week helped pass two bills to aid veterans' transition into non-combat life: the Service Members Home Ownership Act and the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform...
Himes Announces Online Sign Up for VA Emergency Education Benefit Payments
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced that Connecticut's student veterans eligible for a special emergency payment of their Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits can apply online...
Himes Staff to Hold Community Office Hours in October and November
In an effort to make constituent services more accessible throughout Fairfield County, Congressman Jim Himes' staff will hold office hours in the communities not served by a permanent office....
Himes Votes To Protect Medicare Beneficiaries from Higher Premiums
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) yesterday helped pass the Medicare Premium Fairness Act to protect seniors from increases in their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. The bill, H.R. 3631, passed the House...
Himes Announces $500K for Energy Emergency Preparedness from Recovery Act
Washington, DC -Congressman Jim Himes today announced over $500,000 in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to improve Connecticut's emergency preparedness and ensure quick...
Rep. Himes’ Statement on 9/11
WASHINGTON, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding the eighth anniversary of 9/11: "Eight years ago on September 11, I stepped out of a New York City subway...
Rep. Himes’ Statement on President’s Address to School Children
NEW CANAAN, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the President's address to school children planned for Tuesday. The Congressman will hold a press conference...
Himes’ Letter to Superintendents and Parents Regarding President’s Speech to School Children
To the Superintendents of Schools and Parents of CT's Fourth Congressional District:I have just finished a raucous week of town hall meetings on health care reform. I listened to support and...