Washington, DC - Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025. The NDAA funds the United States' defense programs and...
Himes Votes to Pass Bridgeport Ferry Terminal Proposal
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The bill included his request to deauthorize part of the federal navigation channel...
Governor Lamont Announces $9.8 Million in Federal Grants to Benefit Municipal Parks in Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford
Hartford, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the cities of Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford are being awarded...
Himes Statement on Recent Threat
Bridgeport, CT - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement:"This morning, I was notified of a bomb threat targeting my home where I was celebrating Thanksgiving with...
Himes Announces Federal Grant to Support Bridgeport Students, Reduce School Violence
Bridgeport, CT - Today, Congressman Jim Himes announced LifeBridge Community Services, a Bridgeport non-profit that has provided invaluable services to its community for 174 years, will receive...
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Biden Administration for Heeding Calls for Ag Disaster Assistance
Washington, DC - Today, Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation applauded the Biden-Harris administration for requesting a robust disaster assistance spending package that will meet the...
Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Receiving $291 Million for Rail Projects
Hartford, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is awarding Connecticut approximately $291...
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Working to Help Farmers Recoup Losses After Extreme Weather Events
Washington, DC - Members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation are working to secure immediate and long-term aid to help farmers recoup losses after severe weather events.In two letters sent to...
Connecticut Delegation Announces $77.8 Million in Home Energy Assistance Funding for State
Washington, DC - Today, Members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut will receive $77,834,656 from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program...
Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Connecticut’s Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $9 Million
Washington, DC — The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Connecticut,...