Press Releases
Panel Advances Himes Bills to Help Companies Grow & Create Jobs
October 5, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC — A congressional panel today approved two bills sponsored by Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) that will help expanding businesses access the resources they need to grow their companies and create jobs.
NEARLY $10 MILLION AWARDED FOR JOB TRAINING IN CONNECTICUT
October 4, 2011 Press Release(Washington, DC) –Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Congressman John Larson (CT-1), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced $9.9 million in workforce development grants for the Workplace Inc.
Himes, Finch, Police Chief Announce $5.6 million COPS Grant for Bridgeport
September 28, 2011 Press ReleaseCongressman Jim Himes (CT-4), Mayor Bill Finch, and Police Chief Joseph Gaudett, Jr., announced today that the City of Bridgeport will receive grant of $5,604,080 to hire 20 new police officers this year.
Himes to Hold 3 Events to Help Residents Access Disaster Relief
September 27, 2011 Press ReleaseBridgeport, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold three events to help connect homeowners, renters, business owners, and nonprofits with the federal assistance available to mitigate damages suffered as a result of Tropical Storm Irene. He will hold public information meetings in Bridgeport and Stamford and canvass small businesses in Westport.
Himes Announces Rally to Celebrate DADT Repeal
September 20, 2011 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT – In celebration of the full repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a rally with LGBT constituents, organizations, and allies on Saturday, September 24.
Himes Urges Congress to End Gridlock, Approve Hurricane Irene Disaster Assistance
September 15, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – As Congress debates legislation to provide emergency assistance to states suffering damage from Hurricane Irene and other regional disasters, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today urged his colleagues to put aside partisanship and focus on the people who urgently need federal assistance.
Himes Announces Military Academy Nomination Application Deadline and 2011 Service Academy Day
September 13, 2011 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) advised candidates seeking a congressional nomination for 2012 admission into one of the nation’s four military academies that applications are due to his office by 4:00pm on Friday, December 2nd. Applications are available on the Congressman’s website and from high school guidance counselors throughout the 4th District.
Himes Meets with FEMA Administrator, Announces Federal Disaster Aid
September 8, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) met Thursday with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator William Craig Fugate to discuss FEMA’s performance post-Tropical Storm Irene, and to go over procedures for applying for Public and Individual Assistance. FEMA has declared Connecticut eligible for assistance under these programs.
Himes Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Speech
September 8, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s jobs speech.
Delegation Hails Award of Irene Aid for Individuals
September 2, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON – The Connecticut Congressional delegation Friday thanked President Obama, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano, and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate for sending federal disaster assistance to Connecticut to help individuals recover from the destruction caused by Irene’s wind, rain, and coastal storm surge.