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Himes joins 167 Dems calling for removal of Steve Bannon
November 17, 2016 Press Release
Congressman Jim Himes joined with 167 other Democrats to send a letter to President-elect Donald Trump calling on him him to rescind the appointment of Stephen Bannon as chief White House strategist. You can also download the letter below:
Dear President-elect Trump:
MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL, HIMES ANNOUNCE $500,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO SUPPORT HOMELESS YOUTH IN GREATER BRIDGEPORT
October 12, 2016 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) on Wednesday announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a three-year, $179,776 per year federal grant to the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, Inc., to support the Janus Center for Youth in Crisis.
Himes-Dent “Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act” Passes House with Bipartisan Vote
October 5, 2016 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan “Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015” (H.R. 3537) sponsored by Congressman Charlie Dent (PA-15) and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) through a vote of 258 – 101.
Statement of Congressman Jim Himes on the Passage of the Continuing Resolution
September 29, 2016 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) made the following statement about his vote for the continuing resolution last night and the House passage of aid for Flint Michigan:
Himes introduces Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act
September 22, 2016 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), along with Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) and John Carney (DE-At Large), introduced the Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act. The bill is designed to let horseback riders know if the headgear they are purchasing meets basic safety requirements.
CONNECTICUT DELEGATION URGES EPA TO REDUCE DANGEROUS AIR POLLUTION FROM NEIGHBORING STATE’S COAL PLANT
September 20, 2016 Press ReleaseIn support of a recent petition from the State of Connecticut, the delegation called on the EPA to limit emissions from the Brunner Island coal plant and improve air quality in Connecticut
Himes leads letter to SEC, FINRA regarding IPO Gross Spreads
July 15, 2016 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) led a letter signed by eight other members of Congress to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Chairman Richard Ketchum raising questions about gross spreads paid by young companies to financial institutions for underwriting IPOs.
Himes Statement on Week of Violence
July 8, 2016 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) made the following statement about last night’s sniper attacks that took the lives of five Dallas police officers last night and wounded seven others:
Himes statement on gun control sit-in in House of Representatives
June 22, 2016 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement today:
By taking part in this sit-in, the rest of the Connecticut delegation and I are keeping our promise to end the silence and speak out in favor of sensible gun laws.
Himes statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
June 2, 2016 Press ReleaseSTAMFORD, CT – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement today:
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, but the sad fact of the matter is that we are tragically aware of the impacts and devastation caused by guns in our communities every day of the year.