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...
Cantor’s Jobs Package Contains Replica of Himes Bill Passed by House on Nov. 2
WASHINGTON, DC—In response to a press conference held today by House Republican Leadership regarding a new package of securities legislation, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following...
Himes Invites High Schools to Participate in Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is inviting Fourth District high school students to participate in the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide art competition and exhibition conducted...
Himes, Murphy, Transportation Experts Highlight Need for Long-Term Road, Bridge Funding
WESTPORT, CT—In front of the backdrop of the structurally deficient Saugatuck Bridge in Westport today, Congressmen Jim Himes (CT-4) and Chris Murphy (CT-5) discussed the need for long-term federal...
Himes Helps Pass STOCK Act
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jim Himes today helped pass the Stop Trading On Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, a bill that will ban Members of Congress and their staffs from buying or selling...
Himes Votes to Expedite Payroll Tax Deal
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted in favor of a measure that requires the House and Senate conference members negotiating a compromise on extending the payroll tax cut to...
Himes Ranks among Most Pro-Environment Legislators
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) ranks among the most pro-environment legislators in Congress, according to the League of Conservation Voters' (LCV) 2011 National Environmental Scorecard....
Himes Statement on Prop 8 Ruling
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today after the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Proposition 8 - the California measure banning same-sex...