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BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is announcing his fourth annual “Valentines for Vets” program, which collects valentines made by Fourth District children to deliver to local veterans. This year’s valentines will be taken to the local VA hospital, Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport, and other service organizations.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the plan for immigration reform unveiled today by President Obama:
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the follow statement today in response to a bipartisan Senate proposal to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, including a fair path to citizenship for immigrants already in the United States, an employment verification system, and green cards for immigrants who achieve advanced degrees in math and science.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) cosponsored today a bill to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition feeding devices for civilians. The ban was one of several proposals outlined by the President in response to the Newtown shooting.
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the follow statement today in response to reports that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will announce that he will lift the ban on women serving in combat.
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined more than 150 of his colleagues in reintroducing a strengthened reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Passed 19 years ago, this landmark legislation focused the resources, time, and energy of federal, state, and local law enforcement on the task of preventing and stopping domestic abuse while providing victims of vi
WASHINGTON, DC--Congressman Jim Himes issued the following statement today regarding President Barack Obama's second inauguration:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) praised President Obama’s signing of a number of executive orders aimed at curbing gun violence and echoed his calls for Congress to act on “common sense” reforms that will help keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill.
STAMFORD—On Thursday, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and U.S. Congressman Jim Himes will hold a roundtable discussion in Stamford on reducing gun violence in America.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today applauded passage of $50.7 billion in federal assistance for Connecticut and other states still recovering from Superstorm Sandy.