Press Releases
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.
Himes Offers Assistance to Constituents Affected by Hurricane Irene
August 30, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of Hurricane Irene and its extensive damage to the Fourth District, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is offering his constituents assistance to help keep them safe, ensure they are able to collect the most for lost or damaged property, and let them know about helpful resources going forward.
Himes Statement on Hurricane Irene Damage and Clean-up Efforts
August 29, 2011 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today released the following statement after surveying the damage from Hurricane Irene and assessing the recovery efforts from the region’s first responders.
Protecting Medicare
August 19, 2011 Press ReleaseI am a strong supporter of the Social Security and Medicare programs. Together, these programs have assured that America’s retirees live without fear of dire poverty or of being shut out of the health care system when they need it most. These programs have done enormous good for generations, and we must do everything we can to ensure that they remain intact for generations to come.
Himes and DeLauro Announce $299,670 Grant To Provide Homeless Veterans Job Training
August 16, 2011 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Rosa L.
Himes Celebrates National Health Center Week with Southwest Community Health Center
August 10, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) today joined the Southwest Community Health Center in Bridgeport to celebrate National Health Center Week. This annual event recognizes the services and contributions of America’s Health Centers in providing affordable, high quality, cost-effective healthcare to all people.
Himes Celebrates National Health Center Week with Southwest Community Health Center
August 10, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) today joined the Southwest Community Health Center in Bridgeport to celebrate National Health Center Week. This annual event recognizes the services and contributions of America’s Health Centers in providing affordable, high quality, cost-effective healthcare to all people.