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July 20
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House Advances Funding for Connecticut Families
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) voted to pass the Six-Bill Appropriations package focused on helping communities across the country. The funding from these bills will lower the cost of living, create jobs, help working families, and support small businesses.
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July 14
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Himes Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act
Today, The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 329-101. The bill funds defense and related programs and is one of the largest pieces of legislation that Congress passes each year.
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June 24
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Himes Votes to Pass Historic Gun Legislation
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which includes historic provisions to reduce gun violence and help keep Americans safe in public spaces. The bill passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 234-193, and will now go to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
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June 24
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Himes Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
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June 22
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Himes Proposes Central Bank Digital Currency
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released a proposal for the issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve. In the white paper, Rep. Himes argues that along with many other benefits, the implementation of digital currency by the U.S. government could play a critical role in preserving the dollar’s role as the global reserve currency of choice.
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May 25
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Himes Announces Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is Finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Medal
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has for the second year in a row been named as a finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
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May 17
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House Passes Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Today, the House of representatives passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (WIOA) to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act with the support of Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04).
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May 11
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House Passes Additional Ukraine Funding with Himes Support
Last night, the House of Representatives voted 368-57 to provide an additional $39.8 billion in support of the Ukrainian military and global humanitarian efforts.
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April 7
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Himes, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Administration to Work with U.N. Member States to Suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), along with 57 other Members of Congress, led a letter to the Biden Administration urging the U.S. to work with its allies to suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council.
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April 1
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Himes Announces Three Nonprofit Arts Organizations will Receive $40,000 from The National Endowment for the Arts
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the National Endowment for the Arts will award $40,000 to three Southwest Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations. Games for Change will receive $20,000, Silvermine Arts Center will receive $10,000, and INTEMPO Organization will receive $10,000 in federal funding to support the organizations' arts participation and programming.
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