Press Releases
Himes: Don’t cut life-saving prevention, screening & contraception funding
September 16, 2015 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced an amendment that would alter the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 so that no funds could be stripped from the women’s health organization if a study by the Department of Health and Human Services showed that removing funding would increase abortions, HIV rates, or the rate of breast cancer.
Himes to bring von Arx as guest for Papal visit
September 14, 2015 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced that Fairfield University President Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. will be his guest to Pope Francis’s address to Congress on September 24th.
Congressman Jim Himes statement on support for Iran nuclear deal
August 13, 2015 Press ReleaseSince the international community agreed four weeks ago on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, I have spent many hours evaluating it and consulting with my constituents, technical experts, security officials and diplomats from around the world. As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I have reviewed classifi
Himes leads special order on fifth anniversary of Dodd-Frank
July 23, 2015 Press ReleaseWashington, DC: Today, Congressman Jim Himes, member of the Financial Services Committee and Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, hosted a special order on the floor of the House of Representatives discussing the fifth anniversary of Dodd-Frank.
Jim Himes calls out Chris Christie over offensive comments about Kevin Sutherland
July 17, 2015 Press ReleaseCongressman Jim Himes’ (CT-04) statement in response to Chris Christie’s remarks yesterday. Christie’s full remarks can be found here.
Himes' statement:
Himes praises Department of Education grants to help retention, graduation for deserving students at local colleges
July 15, 2015 Press ReleaseWashington, DC: Yesterday, the United States Department of Education announced Student Support Service Program grant awards for Norwalk Community College, University of Bridgeport, and Fairfield University. Through a competitive grant process, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic col
Congressman Himes statement on Iran nuclear deal
July 14, 2015 Press ReleaseCongressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the nuclear agreement between the international community and Iran:
Congressman Himes speaks about need for training, education to strengthen American workers
July 9, 2015 Press ReleaseToday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) testified in front of House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and other Members in the Make it in America hearing on a panel focused on skills training for the future.
Click here to see Congressman Himes’ testimony.
Jim Himes Statement on Vote for Trade Promotion Authority
June 18, 2015 Press ReleaseHimes cites spending, civil liberties concerns in vote against Intelligence Authorization Act
June 16, 2015 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement: