Washington, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v....
Himes Votes to Pass Historic Gun Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which includes historic provisions to reduce gun violence and help keep Americans safe in...
Himes Proposes Central Bank Digital Currency
Washington, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released a proposal for the issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve. In the white paper, Rep. Himes argues that...
Himes Announces Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is Finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Medal
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has for the second year in a row been named as a finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS)...
House Passes Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Washington, DC— Today, the House of representatives passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (WIOA) to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act with the support of...
House Passes Additional Ukraine Funding with Himes Support
Washington, DC— Last night, the House of Representatives voted 368-57 to provide an additional $39.8 billion in support of the Ukrainian military and global humanitarian efforts."We are witnessing...
Himes, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Administration to Work with U.N. Member States to Suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), along with 57 other Members of Congress, led a letter to the Biden Administration urging the U.S. to work with its allies to suspend Russia from...
Himes Announces Three Nonprofit Arts Organizations will Receive $40,000 from The National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the National Endowment for the Arts will award $40,000 to three Southwest Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations. Games for...
Himes Secures $1 Million for HCC Advanced Manufacturing
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced $1 million in funding from the Department of Education for Housatonic Community College (HCC). Congressman Himes joined Housatonic...
Bipartisan Group of Members Calls for Aircraft, Air-Defense Systems for Ukraine
Washington, DC— Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Chris Stewart (UT-02), Adam Schiff (CA,28), and Mike Turner (OH-10) released the...