Hartford, CT - The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today applauded an $8.6 million Department of Health and Human Services grant to provide home visits that support early childhood development...
Himes Recovers Over $2.4 Million for Constituents in 2011
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced today that his office helped return $2,416,032.75 to constituents in 2011 who were owed Social Security checks, veterans' benefits, tax...
Lieberman, Blumenthal, Himes Announce $108,384 for Bridgeport’s Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC—Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Jim Himes announced a $108,384 grant today that will assist homeless veterans in Bridgeport with permanent housing and...
Himes Votes for Only Bipartisan Budget
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) continued his push this week for a balanced, long-term federal budget plan with his support of the Cooper-LaTourette Budget Amendment. This plan was the...
JOBS Act Heads to President
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today applauded final passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Start-ups Act (JOBS Act), which he helped write. President Obama suggested the legislation as...
STOCK Act Heads to President
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today after the Senate voted 96 to 3 to approve the House version of the STOCK Act, which prohibits insider trading by...
Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund Honor U.S. Rep. Himes for Animal Welfare Leadership in 2011
WASHINGTON, DC— On behalf of its 29,694 supporters in the 4th district of Connecticut, The Humane Society of the United States, together with its affiliate, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, has...
Himes Statement on Passing of Donald Payne
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today after the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, the first African-American to represent New Jersey in Congress...
Himes Helps Pass Anti-Dumping Provision to Protect American Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today helped pass legislation that will protect American jobs by improving enforcement of existing trade rules. The legislation (H.R. 4105) specifies that...
Himes to Commemorate Anniversary of Voting Rights March in Alabama
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) will participate in a program in Alabama this Friday through Sunday commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Voting Rights March from Selma to...