Press Releases
Himes Issues Statement on Swearing-In of Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve Chair
February 3, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the swearing-in of Janet Yellen to chair of the Federal Reserve System:
Himes Statement on Gov. Malloy’s Announced Metro-North Upgrades
February 2, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after Governor Dan Malloy's announcement that the state will invest $10 million to upgrade the power supply for Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line in order to prevent future power failures:
Himes Reminds Eligible Constituents to Apply for Earned-Income Tax Credit
January 31, 2014 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today reminded constituents to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), if eligible, when filing their tax returns. He also highlighted the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free tax assistance program that helps low-income workers and seniors prepare their taxes to ensure full and accurate returns.
Himes Statement on GOP Immigration Principles
January 31, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after House Republicans released their principles on immigration reform:
Himes Sponsors Two Bills on Early Education
January 30, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced two piece of legislation today designed to expand access to and improve the quality of early education programs.
Himes Statement on Vote against Farm Bill
January 29, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after voting against a Farm Bill that would cut $8.6 billion from the food stamp program known as SNAP while increasing subsidies to farmers:
Himes Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
January 28, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the statement below following President Obama’s State of the Union Address this evening.
Himes Statement on Metro North Standstill
January 24, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding last night’s computer problems that caused Metro North service to stop for nearly two hours:
Himes to Announce State of the Union Guest
January 21, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a press conference Wednesday in Stamford to formally announce his State of the Union guest, Lucas Codognolla, lead coordinator of CT Students for a DREAM. Himes will discuss why he invited Codognolla, and they will both be available to answer questions from media.
Himes Statement on President Obama’s Speech on Intelligence Reforms
January 17, 2014 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to President Obama’s speech on intelligence reforms today.