Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined Reps. Jim Cooper (D-TN) and Lamar Smith (R-TX) in introducing legislation to increase independent oversight over the National Security...
Himes Helps Lead Bill to Establish Federal Green Bank
WASHINGTON, DC - Along with lead author Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD-8) and other House Democrats, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced legislation today to establish a Federal Green Bank,...
Himes Joins President Obama in Calling for Minimum Wage Increase
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after joining the President for an event on the minimum wage at the White House today. Himes is a cosponsor of the Fair...
CT, NY Representatives Announce Plans to Introduce Rail Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC—Lawmakers representing areas served by the Metro-North rail service today announced plans to introduce legislation to make our nation's rail systems safer. Metro-North has been...
Himes Congratulates Norwalk Champion for Change Jessica Bailey
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes today congratulated Jessica Bailey of Norwalk on being recognized by President Barack Obama as one of ten "Champions for Change" for their efforts to promote...
Himes Statement on ACA Enrollment
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding Access Health CT's announcement that over 208,000 Connecticut residents have enrolled in an affordable health...
Himes Unveils Legislation to Curb Horse-Related Deaths
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today legislation to require all equestrian helmets manufactured and sold in the United States to meet certain safety standards. The Christen...
Himes Unveils Legislation to Increase Oversight of Intelligence Agencies
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced he will introduce a bill to guarantee timely intelligence reports to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), the presidential...
Himes Statement on Nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding President Obama's nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services....
Himes Statement on Vote Against Ryan Budget
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today after voting against the Ryan budget, which cuts college loan programs, food stamps, and investments in infrastructure, repeals...