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September 22
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Congressman Jim Himes announces $500,000 Federal Grant to the Barnum Museum
Last week, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced the Barnum Museum will receive a $500,000 grant from the National Parks Service (NPS) to repair the historic building’s 79 windows. Congressman Himes joined Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, Barnum’s great-great-great-granddaughter Elinor Biggs, and Barnum Museum director Kathleen Maher.
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September 22
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Himes, Warner Introduce Portable Retirement Investment Accounts
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act of 2021. The PRIA Act will create universal, portable retirement and investment accounts that will be accessible to all Americans throughout their lives and move our retirement system into the 21st century.
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September 14
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Rep. Himes announces $14.2 million in federal grants to Greenwich and Bridgeport hospitals to assist in the cost of COVID-19 response
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced Bridgeport Hospital and Greenwich Hospital will be awarded $14,212,698 in grant funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The $5,111,679 to Bridgeport Hospital and $9,101,398 to Greenwich Hospital will reimburse the costs accrued from the emergency response to COVID-19, including expenses for PPE equipment, testing centers, medical equipment, and increased staff presence.
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September 13
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Congressman Himes announces nearly $200,000 in federal funding to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will receive $194,047 in federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to empower teens to become environmental educators and advocates and to make the aquarium’s online programming more accessible to virtual visitors with special needs.
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September 7
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Rep. Himes on the declassification review of documents concerning the 9/11 terrorist attacks
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August 31
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Himes Leads Letter Calling for Afghan Fee Waivers
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July 27
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National Security, International Development & Monetary Policy Subcommittee Hearing
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July 26
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Himes announces Southwest Connecticut universities will receive $4,904,990 in federal grants to increase mental health professionals workforce
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July 22
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Himes Votes to Pass ALLIES Act
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July 21
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Himes Announces Southwest Connecticut Families Will Start Receiving Child Tax Credit
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