Rep. Himes Answers FAQs About Coronavirus Relief
Press Releases
Congressman Jim Himes Announces 33 art organizations received the Connecticut CARES Act Emergency Relief Grant
July 6, 2020 Press ReleaseHouse Passes Essential Infrastructure Package with Himes Support
July 1, 2020 Press ReleaseToday, the House of Representatives passed HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. This bill will provide the funding to reduce both traffic congestion and dangerous greenhouse gas emissions and enable America to remain competitive in a global economy where many of our rivals are out-investing us in infrastructure.
Congressman Himes Congratulates Child First on receiving a $3 million grant
June 9, 2020 Press ReleaseToday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Child First will receive a $3 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. Child First is an evidence-based, two-generation, home-based trauma and mental health intervention that heals and protects young children and families who have experienced trauma and adversity.
Congressman Himes hosts conversation on Congressional oversight during the COVID pandemic with Rep. Jamie Raskin and Walter Shaub
May 26, 2020 Press Release
Bridgeport, CT — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) will host in the following public event open to the press on Thursday, May 28th.
Congressman Himes announces a $4 million grant to Recovery Network of Programs.
May 15, 2020 Press ReleaseShelton, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Recovery Network of Programs (RNP) will receive a $4 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. RNP is a behavioral healthcare organization that has been providing comprehensive services, including housing, substance use and mental health treatment for forty-eight years.
Himes to Serve on Congressional Northeast Recovery Taskforce
April 29, 2020 Press ReleaseWill examine reopening of economy, public health and safety, voting
Bridgeport, CT — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that he has been named to the Bipartisan Northeast Congressional COVID-19 Regional Recovery Taskforce. The taskforce is charged with advising and coordinating how to best move states in the Northeast toward eventual reopening and preparation for future waves of COVID-19.
Rep. Himes Statement on negotiations to provide additional support to American families, workers, and small businesses
April 21, 2020 Press ReleaseBridgeport, CT – Today Congressman Himes released the following statement on the ongoing negotiations to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program and provide additional support to American families, workers, and small businesses:
Rep. Himes Announces $37,855,848 in Coronavirus relief for students, colleges and universities.
April 20, 2020 Press ReleaseGreenwich, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that colleges and universities in Southwest Connecticut will receive a total of $37,855,848 from the newly created Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Half of this fund, $18,927,926, is specifically designated for emergency cash grants to eligible students in need of assistance.
Congressman Himes Statement on the Passage of the CARES Act
March 27, 2020 Press ReleaseWe face an economic crisis unlike anything we as a country have ever experienced. Americans have dire and immediate concerns: What will happen to my job? How can I pay my rent or mortgage, afford health care or even put food on the table for my family? Today, I voted to provide immediate relief to alleviate the potential for economic catastrophe.
Rep. Jim Himes Answers Frequently Asked Questions on the Coronavirus
March 23, 2020 Press ReleaseImportant Information for CT Residents
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