Press Releases
Himes Statement on Murder of Israeli Teens
June 30, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today after the discovery of the three missing Israeli teenagers.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of these three innocent young men, and the people of Israel. The perpetrators of this appalling act of terrorism and cowardice must be held accountable.”
Himes Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling on ‘Hobby Lobby’ Contraception Case
June 30, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that business owners can object on religious grounds to a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires closely held companies to provide health insurance that covers contraception.
Himes Recognizes National HIV Testing Day
June 27, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today recognized the important mission of National HIV Testing Day on its 20th anniversary and encouraged residents of Southwest Connecticut to get tested for the virus.
Himes Statement on Anniversary of Senate Passage of Immigration Reform Bill
June 27, 2014 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today marking the one-year anniversary of the Senate’s strong bipartisan vote to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill (S. 744). Himes is a cosponsor of similar immigration reform legislation in the House (H.R. 15).
Himes Condemns Kidnapping of Israeli Teenagers in West Bank
June 26, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined a House resolution calling for the “immediate and unconditional release” of the three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped in the West Bank.
Himes Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling to Protect Cellphone Privacy
June 26, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that law enforcement must get a warrant before searching a suspect’s mobile phone or other personal electronic device.
Himes Unveils Bill to Boost Energy Efficiency in Multifamily Homes
June 26, 2014 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced legislation today that seeks to increase energy efficiency in multifamily housing communities nationwide, reduce utility costs for residents and owners, and slash harmful carbon emissions.
Congress Clears Intelligence Authorization with Himes Proposal to Strengthen NSA Watchdog
June 24, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives today cleared the final version of the Intelligence Authorization bill for fiscal 2014, including a provision Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) proposed to improve oversight of the National Security Agency. The bill (S. 1681), which represents the consensus of the House and Senate, now goes to President Obama for his signature.
Connecticut Delegation Urges Confirmation of Linda Schwartz to the VA
June 19, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes, Congressman John B. Larson, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congressman Joe Courtney, and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty released a letter sent this week to U.S. Senate Leadership urging the confirmation of Commissioner Linda Schwartz as the Assistant Secretary of Veteran Affairs for Policy and Planning.
Himes Praises CFPB’s Success in Protecting Consumers
June 18, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today praised Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray for the CFPB’s success in recouping almost $4 billion for more than 12.5 million wronged consumers since the bureau’s creation.