Press Releases
Himes to Serve on Congressional Northeast Recovery Taskforce
April 29, 2020 Press ReleaseWill examine reopening of economy, public health and safety, voting
Bridgeport, CT — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that he has been named to the Bipartisan Northeast Congressional COVID-19 Regional Recovery Taskforce. The taskforce is charged with advising and coordinating how to best move states in the Northeast toward eventual reopening and preparation for future waves of COVID-19.
Rep. Himes Statement on negotiations to provide additional support to American families, workers, and small businesses
April 21, 2020 Press ReleaseBridgeport, CT – Today Congressman Himes released the following statement on the ongoing negotiations to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program and provide additional support to American families, workers, and small businesses:
Rep. Himes Announces $37,855,848 in Coronavirus relief for students, colleges and universities.
April 20, 2020 Press ReleaseGreenwich, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that colleges and universities in Southwest Connecticut will receive a total of $37,855,848 from the newly created Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Half of this fund, $18,927,926, is specifically designated for emergency cash grants to eligible students in need of assistance.
Congressman Himes Statement on the Passage of the CARES Act
March 27, 2020 Press ReleaseWe face an economic crisis unlike anything we as a country have ever experienced. Americans have dire and immediate concerns: What will happen to my job? How can I pay my rent or mortgage, afford health care or even put food on the table for my family? Today, I voted to provide immediate relief to alleviate the potential for economic catastrophe.
Rep. Jim Himes Answers Frequently Asked Questions on the Coronavirus
March 23, 2020 Press ReleaseImportant Information for CT Residents
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Himes Hosts Drug-Free Community Roundtable, Announces $1.875 Million in Grants
February 28, 2020 Press ReleaseNorwalk, CT — Last week, Congressman Jim Himes hosted a roundtable discussion at the Norwalk Community Health Center focused on reducing youth substance abuse and announced $1.875 million in federal grant funding for three local organizations.
Congressman Himes to Host Drug-Free Communities Roundtable and Grant Announcement
February 14, 2020 Press ReleaseGrant recipients will use federal grant funding to reduce youth substance abuse and implement prevention framework
Norwalk, CT – Congressman Jim Himes will host a roundtable focused on reducing youth substance abuse and will also announce $1.875 million in federal grant funding for drug-free communities programs on Friday, February 21 at 11 a.m. at the Norwalk Community Health Center.
House Intelligence Committee STAR Subcommittee Holds Open Hearing Wednesday: “Emerging Technologies and National Security: Posturing the U.S. Intelligence Community for Success”
February 10, 2020 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 10:00 am, the Strategic Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), chaired by Rep.
Himes Calls on State Department to Advance International Cyber Norms
February 6, 2020 Press ReleaseIn Wake of Senate Intelligence Committee Report on Response to Russian Interference, US Leadership is Needed
Washington, DC— Today, The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) released the third volume of the Committee’s investigation into Russian election interference. In part, SSCI recommended that the US exercise its leadership in creating international cyber norms.
Congressman Himes Announces $1.875 Million in Federal Grant Funding For Drug-Free Communities Programs
February 4, 2020 Press ReleaseRecipients will use the grant funding to reduce youth substance abuse and implement prevention framework
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced today that Kids in Crisis, the Trumbull Partnership Against Underage Drinking & Drugs (TPAUD) and Positive Directions received a combined $1.875 million over the next five years in Drug-Free Communities federal grants to reduce youth substance abuse.