Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today on the two-month anniversary of the shooting in Newtown."Two months later, America continues to mourn the loss of...
Womack, Himes, Delaney, and Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2013
Washington, DC - On April 5, 2012, the President signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) into law. Among other things, the bill raised the shareholder registration threshold...
Himes Appointed to Intelligence Committee
Washington, DC -Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has appointed Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) to serve on the United States House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The...
Himes Calls Upon House Leadership to Pass Bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today called upon the House Republican leadership to quickly bring up and pass the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization. ...
Himes Statement on President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address:"I was pleased the President focused on the real long-term...
Himes to Host Victim of Gun Violence as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will welcome Curtrina Murphy of Bridgeport as his guest to President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday. Ms. Murphy's daughter was hit in the...
Connecticut Delegation Issues Statement on Presidential Citizens Medal to be Awarded to Newtown Educators
Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Delegation issued a statement in response to the White House's recent announcement that the Presidential Citizens Medal will be awarded posthumously to the six...
Rep Himes, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Announce Policy Principles
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in releasing a comprehensive set of policy principles designed to reduce gun violence while...
Connecticut Delegation Celebrates Additional Funding For Sandy Recovery
WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut's congressional delegation released the following statement today applauding the announcement Connecticut will be receiving $71.8 million that may be used to repair homes...
Himes Votes Again for Simpson-Bowles
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) voted today in support of an amendment requiring that the Simpson-Bowles plan serve as the framework for federal budget planning. Last year, Himes was...