Press Releases
HIMES MEETS WITH USPS STAFF IN STAMFORD
August 18, 2020 Press ReleaseBridgeport, CT -- Congressman Jim Himes will participate in the following public event open to the press on Tuesday, August 18th.
Visit to Post Office in Stamford
Economic Development District paves the way for Federal Grants
August 17, 2020 Press ReleaseEarlier this month, the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated an Economic Development District (EDD) in Southwestern Connecticut.
ADVISORY: Himes joins Librarian of Congress for Remote Learning Discussion
August 17, 2020 Press ReleaseMEDIA ADVISORY
August 17, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jimmy Tickey, 203-450-0172
Himes joins Librarian of Congress for Remote Learning Discussion
Rep. Himes Announces Connecticut receives $6.7 million grant for electric bus facility upgrades in Stamford
August 13, 2020 Press Release(STAMFORD, CT) – Congressman Jim Himes together with Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Senator Chris Murphy, today announced the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has been awarded a $6.7 million federal grant to modernize the CTtransit bus facility in Stamford by providing accommodations for battery electric buses, which will soon be used on the system
Himes Brings Port Security Grant to Local Governments
August 11, 2020 Press ReleaseOver $1,000,000 in funding for towns and cities in the Fourth District
Bridgeport, CT – Last month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced their 2020 Port Security Grant Program. The Port Security Grant is an annual grant which offers funding to state and local governments to invest in port infrastructure. This investment goes towards maritime security risk management, port resiliency & recovery, an
Congressman Jim Himes Announces $50,000 CARES Act Grant for the Center for Contemporary Printmaking
August 3, 2020 Press ReleaseToday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Center for Contemporary Printmaking received a $50,000 CARES Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is a nonprofit arts organization that has served Norwalk since 1995.
Himes Supports Broadband Access Funding, Calls for More
July 31, 2020 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed a spending package designed to fund large portions of the government for the next fiscal year. Included in the package was the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Act, which contained $61 billion in emergency spending to expand access to broadband for underserved communities.
House Passes Bills to Stabilize, Improve Childcare
July 30, 2020 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Last night, The House of Representatives passed the Childcare is Essential Act and the Childcare for Economic Recovery Act. These bills are essential to providing immediate relief for suffering childcare centers and providing long-term stability to the industry.
House Passes Great American Outdoors Act
July 23, 2020 Press ReleaseProvides Opportunity for Public Land Acquisition in Connecticut
Washington, DC – Yesterday, The House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act by a vote of 310-107. This act fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.
House Passes NDAA with Himes Support
July 21, 2020 Press ReleaseHimes Oversight Amendment Included in Bill
Washington, DC – Today, The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 295-125. The bill funds defense and related programs and is one of the largest pieces of legislation that Congress passes each year.