WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari in the case of United States v. Newman . The Court's decision not to hear the case leaves intact the previous ruling by the...
Himes: It’s time for Congress to get to work
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), released the following statement on the bipartisan budget deal reached yesterday and his views on Congress's priorities going forward:"Yesterday,...
Himes calls for Syrian peace talks in letter to Obama
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and 54 other members of Congress sent a letter to President Obama calling for international negotiations to bring an end to the conflict in...
Supports broader “E-Neva” Accords
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the cyber talks between the US and China:"It is good to see the United States and China in serious discussions about establishing...
Himes: Don’t cut life-saving prevention, screening & contraception funding
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced an amendment that would alter the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 so that no funds could be stripped from the women's health...
Himes to bring von Arx as guest for Papal visit
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced that Fairfield University President Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. will be his guest to Pope Francis's address to Congress on September...
Congressman Jim Himes statement on support for Iran nuclear deal
Since the international community agreed four weeks ago on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, I have spent many hours evaluating it...
Himes leads special order on fifth anniversary of Dodd-Frank
Washington, DC: Today, Congressman Jim Himes, member of the Financial Services Committee and Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, hosted a special order on the floor of the House of...
Jim Himes calls out Chris Christie over offensive comments about Kevin Sutherland
Congressman Jim Himes' (CT-04) statement in response to Chris Christie's remarks yesterday. Christie's full remarks can be found here.Himes' statement:Yesterday, New Jersey governor...
Himes praises Department of Education grants to help retention, graduation for deserving students at local colleges
Washington, DC: Yesterday, the United States Department of Education announced Student Support Service Program grant awards for Norwalk Community College, University of Bridgeport, and Fairfield...