Press Releases
Delegation Applauds $2.6 Million in Transportation Grants to Connecticut
October 18, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal along with Representatives Larson, DeLauro, and Himes today announced the awarding of over $2.6 million in competitive transportation grants to be distributed throughout Connecticut.
Himes Helps Pass Bill to Improve Veterans Job Training
October 12, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation today that will improve access to job training for veterans and help veterans market and use the skills they acquired in the military for jobs in the private sector. The Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (H.R. 2433) both provides training for veterans entering the civilian workforce and helps them transition into new jobs.
Himes Supports Trade Agreements to Boost Exports, Create Jobs, Assist Displaced Workers
October 12, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass bipartisan legislation today to implement free trade agreements between the United States and South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. In conjunction with these agreements, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to assist workers affected by globalization and to allow the U.S.
CT Delegation Praises Agriculture Disaster Declaration
October 7, 2011 Press ReleaseNew Haven, CT — Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Chris Murphy (CT-5) praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s disaster declaration for the state of Connecticut today.
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.