Press Releases
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.
House passes Himes’ SERVE Act
November 7, 2017 Press ReleaseBill will help student veterans secure housing
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Jim Himes’ (CT-04) bill, HR 3634, the Securing Electronic Records for Veteran’s Ease, or SERVE, Act.
How to Register With FEMA for Disaster Assistance/Cómo inscribirse con FEMA para solicitar la Asistencia por Desastre
October 25, 2017 Press ReleaseHow to Register With FEMA for Disaster Assistance
Himes testifies on SERVE Act
October 11, 2017 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today testified in front of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity on HR 3634, his Securing Electronic Records for Veterans’ Ease, or SERVE, Act.
Himes calls for immediate Puerto Rico action
September 26, 2017 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the need for immediate federal assistance for Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria:
Himes Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Credit Data Breach
September 14, 2017 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the Credit Information Protection Act of 2017, H.R. 3766, in response to a major data breach at Equifax that exposed the personal information of tens of millions of Americans to potential hackers, identity theft, and credit problems.