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October 2
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Connecticut House Delegation Applauds $1.3 Billion F135 Modernization Contract for Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) applauded the announcement that East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $1.3 billion contract from the Department of Defense (DoD) to continue their work on the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU), protecting thousands of skilled machinist jobs and supporting nearly 100 suppliers across Connecticut.
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September 24
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Connecticut Delegation Announces $4.2 Million for Behavioral Health Services
Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced $4.2 million for seven community health centers in Connecticut to expand mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services.
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September 20
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Himes Announces Flood Disaster Declaration for Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT – Today, President Joe Biden approved Governor Ned Lamont’s request for a major disaster declaration due to the severe storms and flooding that Southwestern Connecticut experienced on August 18, 2024.
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September 10
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Connecticut Delegation Announces $2.37 Million in Drug Free Communities Grants
Hartford, CT - Grants support local coalitions working to prevent youth substance abuse.
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August 29
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Himes Celebrates $400,000 Grant for Sacred Heart University Bee Research
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) announced Sacred Heart University’s Bee Health and Ecology Research Objective (Bee-HERO) will receive a $400k grant from the National Science Foundation.
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July 22
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Connecticut to Benefit From Over $700 Million in Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across New England
Boston, MA - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the City of New Haven selected by the EPA to receive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice.
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July 9
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Himes Announces $2.5 Million for The WorkPlace
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Bridgeport-based workforce development nonprofit, The WorkPlace, was awarded a $2,499,999 Pathway Home grant through the U.S. Department of Labor.
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June 26
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Congressman Himes, Norwalk Delegation Announce $14 Million for Safer Streets in Norwalk
Norwalk, CT – Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency will receive a $14,000,000 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for the MLK Corridor Equitable Mobility Enhancement Project.
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June 14
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Himes Votes to Protect Autonomy, Opportunity for our Servicemembers
Washington, DC — Today, the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Jim Himes (CT-04), issued the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act:
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May 21
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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $535.8 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing Options
Washington, DC - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced $535.8 million in federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) funding for residents in need of affordable housing options.
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