Press Releases
Himes Statement on Veterans Day
November 11, 2009 Press ReleaseOn this Veterans Day, we honor a small and unique group of people. We honor those from all walks of life and all corners of our nation who stood up and donned the uniform in service of our country. In doing so, they offered each of us unimaginable sacrifice, up to and including their very lives. There is little we can do, and even less we can say, that can fully honor that sacrifice.
Himes, Van Hollen Laud Improvements to Health Insurance Reform Bill
November 5, 2009 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – Today, Chris Van Hollen (MD-8), Assistant to the Speaker, and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) applauded improvements to the health care reform legislation pending in Congress.
Himes Backs Plan to Improve Small Biz Lending
October 30, 2009 Press ReleaseWashington, DC –Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation late yesterday that will provide small businesses with access to the loans and investment dollars they need to grow and create jobs. The Small Business Financing and Investment Act will help open tight credit markets that have shut out small business.
President Signs into Law Funding for Westport Emergency Equipment
October 28, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – The Westport Fire Department will receive $265,000 in federal funding for a much-needed emergency generator under the Homeland Security Appropriations Act signed this week by the President. In addition to funding local projects like the generator, the spending bill supports programs that secure U.S.
President Signs into Law Funding for Fairfield County Energy & Water Projects
October 28, 2009 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has secured funding for four Fairfield County environmental and energy infrastructure projects in the Energy & Water Appropriations Act signed into law late yesterday.
Stops on Congressman Himes' Health Care Listening Tour
October 27, 2009 Press ReleaseAs a vote on health care reform nears, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will have the benefit of input gathered at over 50 events on his Health Care Listening Tour. The tour provided the Congressman with an opportunity to hear ideas and concerns from a wide range of constituents and to develop a better understanding of the complicated policy surrounding comprehensive health care reform.
Local Tragedy Leads to Protections for Cruise Passengers
October 23, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—The four-year fight of a local family to protect the rights of cruise ship crime victims and passengers took an important step forward today as the provisions from the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act were passed as part of this year’s Coast Guard Authorization Act in the U.S.
Himes Reminds Military Academy Applicants of Oct. 30 Deadline
October 22, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today reminded students applying for 2010 admission into one of the nation’s four military academies that applications are due to his office by 4:00pm on Friday, October 30th. Applications are available on the Congressman’s website and from high school guidance counselors throughout the 4th District.
Himes Amendment Opens Door for Federal Investment in Local Solar Technology
October 21, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Local solar technology companies will have access to federal investment under an amendment by Congressman Jim Himes passed today as part of the Solar Technology Roadmap Act (STRA).
Rep. Himes Votes to Provide Affordable, Quality Care for Americans Living with HIV/AIDS
October 20, 2009 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation to provide life-saving care, treatment, and support services to nearly half a million Americans living with HIV and AIDS.