WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) joined President Obama in urging members of the House and Senate to pass legislation requiring that any new mandatory government spending be matched with...
Himes Responds to FAA Court Ruling
WASHINGTON—In response to yesterday's ruling by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals which dismissed a challenge to the FAA's proposed airspace redesign in the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia corridor,...
Congressman Himes Announces Cancer Research Grant for Fairfield University
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) announced that Fairfield University will receive a $219,395 medical research grant as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act."As we look for...
Himes to Hold Workshop to Help Vets Apply for 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes will hold a workshop the evening of Monday, June 22nd to help veterans apply for the newly-available college tuition benefits made possible by the Webb-Mitchell...
Himes Votes to Ease Veterans’ Transitions into Civilian Life
Washington, DC--- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass bipartisan legislation to ease veterans' transition into civilian life when they return home from active duty. The Wounded Veteran Job...
Himes Announces Nick Weir of Westport Winner of Congressional Arts Competition
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced Nick Weir of Westport as the first place winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition. Nick attends Staples High School and won...
Himes Announces $85 Million in Recovery Investment Funds Awarded to Norwalk-based GE Capital
WASHINGTON, DC—Just over 100 Days since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act became law, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced an $85 million tax credit for GE Capital through the New...
Himes Announces $545,000 in Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Fairfield
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Fairfield First Selectman Kenneth Flatto today announced $545,000 in funding for energy efficiency improvements in Fairfield. The Energy...
Himes Gathers Input on How to Bring Smart Progress to Connecticut
FAIRFIELD, CT—At a town hall meeting this evening, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) launched his Smart Progress for Connecticut initiative. The Congressman held the forum to gather input from...
Himes to Announce Congressional Art Competition Winner at Ceremony this Evening
Bridgeport, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a ceremony tonight to announce the winner of this year's High School Congressional Art Competition. The entries will be on display at the...