Press Releases
Congressman Himes Statement On Released Transcript Of White House Call With Ukraine
September 25, 2019 Press ReleaseWashinton D.C. – The telephone conversation between President Trump and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine is a shocking glimpse into the mind of a President who is either unwilling or unable to distinguish between presidential action and political attack.
Himes Statement On Opening Of An Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump
September 24, 2019 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. - The House of Representatives is going to move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. We have no other option.
Himes Supports Judiciary Committee Moving Forward With Investigation
September 12, 2019 Press ReleaseWashinton D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement.
Himes, 213 Democratic Members Urge McConnell to Hold a Vote on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Immediately
August 8, 2019 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and 212 Members of the House Democratic Caucus wrote to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell demanding he immediately call the Senate back into session to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and H.R.
Congressman Himes Announces 2019 Service Academy Nominations
August 7, 2019 Press ReleaseBridgeport, CT - It is my pleasure to announce my office is now accepting applications for the 2019 Service Academy Nominations.
Congressman Himes Statement On Mass Shootings In El Paso and Dayton
August 5, 2019 Press ReleaseAnother week begins in the wake of the mass murder of innocent Americans, their lives ended by yet another well-armed gunman. Our hearts break for each victim and the survivors who will never be the same. Again, we wonder when and how the violence will stop. Again, we hunger for the leadership our unique national problem demands.
Himes Examines Drug Supply Chain in Colombia, Panama
July 31, 2019 Press ReleaseMeets with Allies, Encourages Fight Against Growing Fentanyl, Cocaine Pipeline
Washington, DC— Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) returned from a visit to the Republic of Colombia and Panama where he met with government officials and United States support staff working to end the drug trade and associated violence in South and Central America as well as the United States.
Congressman Himes Announces the 2019 Congressional App Challenge
July 29, 2019 Press ReleaseIt is my pleasure to announce that the 2019 Congressional App Challenge’s submission portal is open. Students are encouraged to register online by September 10 for a chance at winning early prizes. The final app must be submitted by November 1.
Congressman Himes Announces Fourth District Photography Contest Winners
July 22, 2019 Press ReleaseBridgeport, CT – Congressman Himes is pleased to announces the winners of the recent Fourth District photography contest running from June 3 – June 21.
First place winner - Norwalk Harbor by Jeff Klein
Congressman Himes Statement On The Passage Of The Raise The Wage Act
July 18, 2019 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R.