WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement on the historic first day of the 116th Congress as Democrats regain the majority in the House of Representatives,...
Himes Introduces Portable Retirement and Investment Account Act
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act. The current retirement savings system is not working for most Americans. It...
Himes, CT Newspapers Celebrate Overturning of Harmful Newsprint Tariffs
BRIDGEPORT, CT— This week, the United States International Trade Commission overturned tariffs on Canadian newsprint. The tariffs, some of which were as high as 20 percent, drove up costs for...
Himes SAFETY Act Encourages Adoption of Smart-Gun Technology
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Start Advancing Firearms Enhancements and Technology (SAFETY) Act. The bill provides incentives for manufacturers and consumers...
House passes Himes’ SERVE Act
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Jim Himes' (CT-04) bill, HR 3634, the Securing Electronic Records for Veteran's Ease, or SERVE, Act.The SERVE Act would make it...
How to Register With FEMA for Disaster Assistance/Cómo inscribirse con FEMA para solicitar la Asistencia por Desastre
How to Register With FEMA for Disaster AssistanceGO TO https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ If you suffered property damage or loss directly caused by Hurricane Maria, you are encouraged to register...
Himes testifies on SERVE Act
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today testified in front of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity on HR 3634, his Securing Electronic Records...
Himes calls for immediate Puerto Rico action
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the need for immediate federal assistance for Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria:"In the wake of...
Himes Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Credit Data Breach
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the Credit Information Protection Act of 2017, H.R. 3766, in response to a major data breach at Equifax that exposed the personal...
Himes celebrates VAWA Anniversary
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement today on the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Violence Against Women Act:"Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the...