WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the United States Government. House Republicans continue to insist on holding the government...
Himes Statement on House Majority Threats to Hold Debt Limit Hostage to Health Care Delay
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding threats from the House Majority that they will tie efforts to raise the nation's debt limit to a delay or defunding of health...
Himes Statement on State Bond Commission Approving $31 Million for Steel Point Development
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to Connecticut State Bond Commission approval of a $22 million tax incremental financing package and a...
Himes Announces $196,601 Research Grant for Trumbull Small Business
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $196,601 grant today for Trumbull-based small business ZetrOZ to invest in its new product, the world's smallest ultrasound pain therapy...
Himes, House Democrats Send Letter to President Obama Supporting Clean Increase in Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined 185 House Democrats in sending a letter to President Barack Obama stating their support for a clean debt ceiling increase that ensures the...
Himes Statement on Metro North Service Stoppage, Electrical Outage
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the electrical outage along Metro-North's New Haven line and the resulting lack of service between Stamford and...
Himes Announces Three Local Schools Awarded National Blue Ribbon
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today that three schools in the Fourth District are among the 286 public and private schools across the country to be named the National Blue...
Himes, Biz Council to Hold Media Discussion on Need for Congress to Act on CR, Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a roundtable with media on Tuesday, September 24 at the Business Council of Fairfield County to discuss the urgent fiscal matters facing...
Himes Statement on Passage of GOP Bill to Defund Healthcare Reform in Exchange for Keeping the Government Open
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution to fund government operations after September 30 and completely defund the...
VIDEO: Himes Speaks Out Against Cuts to Food Stamps
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today spoke out against a proposed bill that cuts nearly $40 billion over 10 years from the food stamp program known as the Supplemental Nutrition...