Press Releases
Himes Sponsors Legislation to Bring Tax Fairness to People Who Work in Two States
February 13, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has introduced legislation to ensure that people with out-of-state employers who telework or whose job requires them to occasionally work in another state do not have to pay more than their fair share of state income taxes.
Himes Applauds Progress on Biennial Budget Legislation
February 12, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after the House Budget Committee passed the Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013 (H.R. 1869).
National Journal: Himes among Most Moderate in Congress
February 12, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is one of the more moderate Members of Congress, according to a new report released by the National Journal recently.
Himes among Most Pro-Environment Legislators
February 11, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) ranks among the most pro-environment legislators in Congress, according to the League of Conservation Voters’ (LCV) 2013 National Environmental Scorecard. Himes earned a grade of 96 percent for his work in the House last year, and a 95 percent since taking office.
Connecticut Delegation Condemns Violence in Ukraine
February 10, 2014 Press ReleaseToday, Congressman John B. Larson, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congressman Joe Courtney, Congressman Jim Himes and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty condemned the violence in Ukraine, calling for a peaceful solution to the current crisis.
Himes Issues Statement on Federal Government Reaching the Debt Limit
February 7, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today as the federal government reached the debt limit. The U.S. government has officially exhausted its borrowing authority, and the Treasury Department must now resort to “extraordinary measures” to prevent a default on the debt.
Himes Issues Statement on Gov. Malloy’s Legislative Agenda
February 6, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding Governor Malloy’s State of the State Address and legislative package for the 2014 legislative session of the Connecticut General Assembly:
Himes Calls on Conn. Officials to Help Shoreline Homeowners
February 5, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today called on the Connecticut Interagency Hazard Mitigation Committee to reconsider a controversial decision not to consider municipal grant requests for homeowners to elevate homes vulnerable to flooding in the community.
Himes Issues Statement on Governor Malloy’s Plan to Raise Minimum Wage
February 4, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced he will introduce legislation to increase the state minimum wage to $10.10 over the next three years:
Himes Announces 5th Annual Valentines for Vets Drive
February 3, 2014 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today his fifth annual “Valentines for Vets” program, which collects valentines made by Fourth District children to deliver to local veterans. This year’s valentines will be taken to the local VA hospital, Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport, and other service organizations.