WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding President Obama's address this evening on the situation in Syria:"The President made a strong case tonight. He...
Himes Announces Town Hall Meeting on Syria
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a town hall meeting on Sunday, September 8 at the Darien Public Library to gather input from constituents on Syria and President Obama's request...
Himes Statement on President’s Decision to Seek Vote on Military Force in Syria
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding President Obama's request that Congress authorize the use of military force in Syria."I am pleased that the...
Himes Celebrates 50th Anniversary of March on Washington
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Himes will participate in a rally...
Himes Applauds President’s Focus on College Affordability
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after President Obama announced his proposal to tie federal financial aid to a U.S. government rating based on college...
Himes Statement on Report NSA Violated Privacy Rules
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding a leaked internal audit from May 2012 showing that the National Security Agency (NSA) violated privacy rules...
Eligible Families to Receive Average $5,548 in Instant Tax Credits for Health Insurance
WASHINGTON, DC—Families eligible for tax credits to help purchase health insurance in the new exchange created by the Affordable Care Act will receive an average of $5,548 in instant tax credits....
White House Study Shows Immigration Reform Would Boost GDP by $1.4 Trillion
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding a new White House report describing the economic benefit of providing a pathway to citizenship for the 11...
Himes Statement on President Obama’s Plans to Reform Surveillance Programs
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after President Obama announced steps the administration would take to reform the federal government's surveillance...
Himes Statement on President Obama Signing Student Loan Certainty Act
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after President Obama signed into law the Student Loan Certainty Act, which Himes voted for along with a broad,...