BRIDGEPORT, CT - One year ago today, on the city line of Bridgeport and Fairfield, a tragic train derailment injured more than 70 people. This unfortunate incident forever changed the lives of many...
Himes, DeLauro, Esty, Maloney Unveil Comprehensive Rail Safety Bill
NEW HAVEN, CT—Three of Connecticut's representatives to Congress—Jim Himes, Rosa DeLauro, and Elizabeth Esty—unveiled today the Rail Safety Enforcement Act, comprehensive legislation to enhance rail...
CT, NY Representatives Announce Plans to Introduce Rail Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC—Lawmakers representing areas served by the Metro-North rail service today announced plans to introduce legislation to make our nation's rail systems safer. Metro-North has been...
Himes Statement on Metro North Death
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement following reports that a Metro North employee was killed early this morning while fixing a track in East Harlem....
Himes Statement on Train Collision and NTSB Briefing
BRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the statement below following a briefing this morning with the National Transportation Safety Board, Governor Dannel Malloy, and Senators...
Himes Praises Legislation to Invest in Transportation, Prevent Student Loan Rates from Doubling
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) praised passage of legislation today that will invest in the nation's transportation infrastructure and prevent college loans interest rates from...
Himes Calls for Passage of Transportation Investment to Create Jobs, Protect Citizens
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) called on House Republican Leadership today to take up bipartisan legislation the Senate passed to extend funding for transportation. The federal...
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...
CT Delegation Announces $51 Million for CT Disaster Relief
Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced over $51 million dollars in disaster relief funds for the Connecticut Department of Transportation in the wake of both...
CT Delegation Announces $10.5 Million Grant for Stamford Transportation Center
WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) today announced along with Governor Dannel Malloy and Stamford Mayor Michael...