Press Releases
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:
Himes introduces amendment to preserve civil liberties oversight in covert operations
June 15, 2015 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will be voting on the annual Intelligence Authorization Act, which controls the rules and oversight that govern the nation’s security agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency.
Himes announces support for granting Trade Promotion Authority to President Obama
June 3, 2015 Press ReleaseCongressman Himes' Statement:
"Today, after months of careful consideration, I have decided to support granting President Obama Trade Promotion Authority, also known as TPA.
Himes, Finch applaud EPA grants to clean up hazardous sites in Bridgeport area
May 29, 2015 Press Release
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced federal grants impacting areas in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District.
Himes Statement on 5th Circuit Court of Appeals postponing Obama immigration action
May 28, 2015 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – I’m disappointed in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling this week to maintain the injunction against President Obama’s bold executive action on immigration. Without the President’s order in effect, parents of children who are U.S. citizens or who have a legal status in the country may be deported, devastating families.
Himes introduces College Affordability and Innovation Act in House of Representatives
May 26, 2015 Press Release
Himes, House Intelligence Committee Democrats Issue Statement on USA Freedom Act Urging Senate to Act
May 21, 2015 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – Today, Jim Himes (CT-4) and Democratic Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) – Ranking Member Adam Schiff (D-CA), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Andre Carson (D-IN), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Patrick Murphy (D-FL) – issued the following statement:
UPDATE: Himes votes to pass Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
May 19, 2015 Press ReleaseWashington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) voted to pass the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S. 178), legislation that provides a strong, comprehensive response to the rampant problem of human trafficking.