BRIDGEPORT, CT - In celebration of the full repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a rally with LGBT constituents, organizations, and allies on Saturday, September...
Himes Urges Congress to End Gridlock, Approve Hurricane Irene Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, DC - As Congress debates legislation to provide emergency assistance to states suffering damage from Hurricane Irene and other regional disasters, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today...
Himes Announces Military Academy Nomination Application Deadline and 2011 Service Academy Day
BRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) advised candidates seeking a congressional nomination for 2012 admission into one of the nation's four military academies that applications are due to...
Himes Meets with FEMA Administrator, Announces Federal Disaster Aid
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) met Thursday with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator William Craig Fugate to discuss FEMA's performance post-Tropical...
Himes Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Speech
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding President Obama's jobs speech."President Obama tonight proposed many of the policies I have long...
Delegation Hails Award of Irene Aid for Individuals
WASHINGTON - The Connecticut Congressional delegation Friday thanked President Obama, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano, and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate for sending federal...
Himes Offers Assistance to Constituents Affected by Hurricane Irene
WASHINGTON, DC - In the wake of Hurricane Irene and its extensive damage to the Fourth District, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is offering his constituents assistance to help keep them safe, ensure...
Himes Statement on Hurricane Irene Damage and Clean-up Efforts
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today released the following statement after surveying the damage from Hurricane Irene and assessing the recovery efforts from the region's first...
Protecting Medicare
I am a strong supporter of the Social Security and Medicare programs. Together, these programs have assured that America's retirees live without fear of dire poverty or of being shut out of the...
Himes and DeLauro Announce $299,670 Grant To Provide Homeless Veterans Job Training
Washington, DC - Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03) announced today that The Workplace, Inc., Southwestern Connecticut's Regional Workforce Development Board, will be...