Press Releases
Himes, more than 100 House Democrats send letter to Trump warning against Iran escalation, unauthorized use of military force
May 17, 2019 Press ReleaseHimes, more than 100 House Democrats send letter to Trump warning against Iran escalation, unauthorized use of military force
Trump is edging toward a disastrous war with Iran. Stop the brinkmanship: Murphy & Himes
May 15, 2019 Press ReleaseCongressman Himes authored and opinion piece for USA Today with Senator Chris Murphy on the Trump Administration's dangerous moves towards war with Iran. Read the piece here or below.
Stamford High School Student Wins 4th District Congressional Art Competition
May 13, 2019 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT— Congressman Jim Himes is pleased to announce Ivy Zingone of Stamford as CT-04’s first place winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition.
Himes Bipartisan Insider Trading Bill Passes Financial Services Committee
May 10, 2019 Press ReleaseWashington, DC— Yesterday, the Financial Services Committee unanimously passed HR 2534, Congressman Jim Himes’s (CT-04) Insider Trading Prohibition Act. The bill would make it a federal crime to trade a security based on material, nonpublic information that was wrongfully obtained, ending decades of ambiguity for a crime that has never been clearly defined by law.
Congressman Himes Extends The Deadline Of The 2019 Congressional Art Competition
April 10, 2019 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. - The deadline for submissions to the 2019 Congressional Art Competition has been extended by one week to Friday, April 26 at 5 P.M.
Congressman Himes Statement On Terrorist Attacks In New Zealand
March 15, 2019 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC - Following the terrorist attacks at two mosques in Central Christchurch, New Zealand Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement during a vigil at the Bridgeport Islamic Center:
"I am heartbroken by the tragedy in Christchurch. This act was driven by hate and intolerance and ignorance. ”
Himes Votes to Reopen Government, Improve House Rules
January 4, 2019 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement on the historic first day of the 116th Congress as Democrats regain the majority in the House of Representatives, voted to reopen the government, and passed a new rules package:
Himes Introduces Portable Retirement and Investment Account Act
October 2, 2018 Press ReleasePRIAs will Provide Universal, Portable Retirement Accounts for All Americans
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act. The current retirement savings system is not working for most Americans. It is too reliant on employers and leaves too many people behind.
Himes, CT Newspapers Celebrate Overturning of Harmful Newsprint Tariffs
August 31, 2018 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT— This week, the United States International Trade Commission overturned tariffs on Canadian newsprint. The tariffs, some of which were as high as 20 percent, drove up costs for newspapers across the country, especially affecting smaller and local papers without the budget cushion to absorb such a massive increase.
Himes SAFETY Act Encourages Adoption of Smart-Gun Technology
June 14, 2018 Press ReleaseProvides incentives to develop and purchase safety technologies
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Start Advancing Firearms Enhancements and Technology (SAFETY) Act. The bill provides incentives for manufacturers and consumers designed to promote the development and purchase of smart-gun technology such as biometric or fingerprint locks and radio-frequency identification.