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...
Congressman Himes statement on Iran nuclear deal
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the nuclear agreement between the international community and Iran:The agreement announced this morning is the result of two years...
Congressman Himes speaks about need for training, education to strengthen American workers
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) testified in front of House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and other Members in the Make it in America hearing on a panel focused on skills training for the...
Jim Himes Statement on Vote for Trade Promotion Authority
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement: Today, I voted in the House of Representatives to grant Trade Promotion Authority, or TPA, to President Obama....
Himes cites spending, civil liberties concerns in vote against Intelligence Authorization Act
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement:"Today, I cast a vote against the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. I have continued concerns about...
Himes introduces amendment to preserve civil liberties oversight in covert operations
Washington, DC - Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will be voting on the annual Intelligence Authorization Act, which controls the rules and oversight that govern the nation's security agencies...