Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced that Connecticut's student veterans eligible for a special emergency payment of their Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits can apply online...
Himes Continues Effort to Support Veterans Services
Washington, DC—Congressman Jim Himes continued his effort this week to help ensure veterans have reliable access to the benefits they earned through their service. Votes the Congressman took will...
Himes Votes to Ease Veterans’ Transitions into Civilian Life
Washington, DC--- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass bipartisan legislation to ease veterans' transition into civilian life when they return home from active duty. The Wounded Veteran Job...
Himes to Hold Workshop to Help Vets Apply for 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes will hold a workshop the evening of Monday, June 22nd to help veterans apply for the newly-available college tuition benefits made possible by the Webb-Mitchell...
Himes Announces Seniors, Veterans Begin Receiving $250 Recovery Checks This Week
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes announced today that starting tomorrow Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries in Connecticut will begin receiving $250 checks to...
Applications Open Today for 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
WASHINGTON - Veterans eligible for education benefits under the Webb-Mitchell GI Bill can begin applying for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs online today. Members of the...
Himes Helps Pass Bills to Improve Veterans Benefits
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Himes helped pass three bills to provide earned benefits and crucial services to our veterans. These measures provide a cost of living increase for veterans'...
Following Letter from Himes and Colleagues, White House Drops Controversial Vets Health Care Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC - Following a letter signed by Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and a bipartisan group of his House colleagues, the Obama Administration announced it would not move forward with a...
Speaker Honors Local Veteran
WASHINGTON, DC - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi honored local veteran Scott MacDonald at a press conference and reception this week in Washington. Mr. MacDonald is a participant in the Wounded...