WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Reclamation of War Powers Act, a bill that would explicitly return the power to declare and wage war back to Congress as the...
Himes Supports 21st Century Cures Act
Washington, DC - Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act, which dedicates more than $6 billion for new investments for the National Institutes of Health...
Intelligence Authorization Passes House with Himes Support
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), ranking member of the NSA and Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, made the following statement...
Himes joins 167 Dems calling for removal of Steve Bannon
Congressman Jim Himes joined with 167 other Democrats to send a letter to President-elect Donald Trump calling on him him to rescind the appointment of Stephen Bannon as chief White House...
MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL, HIMES ANNOUNCE $500,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO SUPPORT HOMELESS YOUTH IN GREATER BRIDGEPORT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) on Wednesday announced that the U.S. Department...
Himes-Dent “Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act” Passes House with Bipartisan Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan "Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015" (H.R. 3537) sponsored by Congressman Charlie Dent (PA-15) and...
Statement of Congressman Jim Himes on the Passage of the Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) made the following statement about his vote for the continuing resolution last night and the House passage of aid for Flint Michigan:Last night,...
Himes introduces Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), along with Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) and John Carney (DE-At Large), introduced the Christen O'Donnell...
CONNECTICUT DELEGATION URGES EPA TO REDUCE DANGEROUS AIR POLLUTION FROM NEIGHBORING STATE’S COAL PLANT
In support of a recent petition from the State of Connecticut, the delegation called on the EPA to limit emissions from the Brunner Island coal plant and improve air quality in...
Himes leads letter to SEC, FINRA regarding IPO Gross Spreads
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) led a letter signed by eight other members of Congress to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White and Financial Industry...