Press Releases
Fairfield Student Wins 4th District Congressional Art Competition
May 17, 2010 Press ReleaseBridgeport, CT –At an art show at Housatonic Community College this evening, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced that Sarah Hafey of Fairfield is the first place winner of this year’s 4th District Congressional Art Competition. As winner, Sarah will attend a ceremony in Washington, DC this spring, and her photograph will be displayed in the Capitol along with winners from all 50 states.
Himes Meets with Military Academy Nominees & their Families
May 17, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC –This weekend Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) met with local students he nominated who will attend United States Service Academies this fall. The students and their families joined him for lunch at the Westport VFW on Saturday.
Connecticut's Congressional Delegation Joins President Obama in Congratulating the UConn Women's Basketball Team
May 16, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C.
Himes Changes House Travel Policy to Save Taxpayer Money
May 14, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—At the urging of Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), the United States House of Representatives will now require Members of Congress who travel on official business as part of a congressional delegation (CODEL) to return unused per diem funds to the United States Treasury. No clear procedure for remitting unused per diem funds was in place prior to this change.
Himes Secures Approval for Three Critical Army Corps Studies in Fairfield County
May 12, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT-4) announced today he has secured three significant authorizations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study flooding, flood control, and environmental restoration throughout Fairfield County.
ICYMI: Bloomberg article says "economy has strengthened beyond expectations
May 11, 2010 Press ReleaseAn article today in Bloomberg News titled “Obama Defies Pessimists as Rising Economy Converges With Stocks” points out that that “economy has … strengthened beyond expectations at the time Obama took office” and highlights the Recovery Act as essential to this improvement. Other key points include:
House Passes Himes' Resolution Commending Effort to Capture Times Square Terrorist Suspect
May 4, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—The United States House today unanimously passed a resolution authored by Congressmen Jim Himes (CT-4), Mike McMahon (NY-13), and John Hall (NY-19) commending the effort to find and capture the suspect in the attempted bombing of Times Square this past Saturday. H. Res.
Dodd, Lieberman, CT Congressional Delegation, Announce 1 Million to Repair Flood-Damaged Connecticut Bridges
May 3, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C.—Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT), Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and the Connecticut Congressional delegation today announced that Connecticut will receive $1 million in emergency relief funds immediately available to the state to repair bridges damaged by March’s floods.
Himes to Hold Government Contracting Workshop May 7
May 3, 2010 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a workshop to introduce small and minority-owned local businesses to the government procurement process on Friday, May 7th. Many local businesses could qualify for government contracts but do not have the certification or contacts necessary to secure projects.
Himes Statement on Arrest of Suspect in Time Square Bombing Attempt
May 3, 2010 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to the arrest of the suspect in the Time Square bombing attempt.