Press Releases
Honoring Sandy Hook with Action
December 14, 2016 Press ReleaseStatement of Congressman Jim Himes on the fourth anniversary of the shootings at Sandy Hook elementary:
My heart still aches for those 20 children and six courageous educators who lost their lives four years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School. This pain is felt throughout all of Connecticut and the nation, and I mourn with everyone who has been affected by this tragedy.
Himes Introduces Reclamation of War Powers Act
December 6, 2016 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Reclamation of War Powers Act, a bill that would explicitly return the power to declare and wage war back to Congress as the Constitution requires.
Himes Supports 21st Century Cures Act
December 1, 2016 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act, which dedicates more than $6 billion for new investments for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), grants to combat opioid abuse, and improvements to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the passage of the bill:
Intelligence Authorization Passes House with Himes Support
December 1, 2016 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), ranking member of the NSA and Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, made the following statement after voting for the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017:
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