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December 18
Press Releases
Himes Announces Grants to Support Local Police Departments in Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the cities of Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk would receive a total of $200,000 from the Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.
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December 17
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Himes Announces Grant to Improve Health Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes announced Optimus Health Care will receive $1 million from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Quality Improvement Fund – Transitions in Care for Justice-Involved Populations to provide enhanced medical services to individuals as they transition back to their communities.
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December 11
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Himes Votes to Pass Funding For Servicemembers, Connecticut’s Defense Industry
Washington, DC – Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025.
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December 10
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Himes Votes to Pass Bridgeport Ferry Terminal Proposal
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.
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December 6
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Governor Lamont Announces $9.8 Million in Federal Grants to Benefit Municipal Parks in Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the cities of Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford are being awarded more than $9.8 million in competitive federal funding that will benefit four municipal park development projects in each city.
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November 28
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Himes Statement on Recent Threat
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement:
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November 22
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Himes Announces Federal Grant to Support Bridgeport Students, Reduce School Violence
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes announced LifeBridge Community Services, a Bridgeport non-profit that has provided invaluable services to its community for 174 years, will receive nearly $1 million from the Department of Justice’s STOP School Violence Grant Program.
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November 18
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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Biden Administration for Heeding Calls for Ag Disaster Assistance
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation applauded the Biden-Harris administration for requesting a robust disaster assistance spending package that will meet the needs of Connecticut’s farmers and producers.
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November 15
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Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Receiving $291 Million for Rail Projects
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is awarding Connecticut approximately $291 million from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will be used for railroad improvements at five projects across the state.
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November 14
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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Working to Help Farmers Recoup Losses After Extreme Weather Events
Washington, DC – Members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are working to secure immediate and long-term aid to help farmers recoup losses after severe weather events.
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