This week, the House will consider eight bills: a bill relating to mass killings, a bill to extend the appeal filing deadline for U.S. employees, a bill to protect judicial officers and employees...
Himes Launches PSA Campaign to Share Disaster Assistance Info
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has released a Public Service Announcement reminding constituents of the upcoming November 3 deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance in...
Himes Says New Report Highlights Need to Invest in Transportation
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today called attention to a report from Transportation for America that highlights the growing dangers and opportunities associated with...
West Haven, Hartford Receive VA Innovation Funds
West Haven and Hartford have been selected to receive funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Employee Innovation Competition. The innovations were the result of a contest in which VA...
Himes Applauds First Social Security Increase in Two Years
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) welcomed today's news that Social Security recipients will receive their first cost-of-living increase in two years. The increase is expected to...
Delegation Applauds $2.6 Million in Transportation Grants to Connecticut
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal along with Representatives Larson, DeLauro, and Himes today announced the awarding of over $2.6 million in competitive...
Fairfield County receives $21,000 for Long Island Sound conservation
Eight Fairfield County environmental projects will receive approximately $21,000 for the conservation of Long Island Sound. These projects include "Creature Encounters" at the Maritime...
Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and I'd like to join the effort and share some important information to help keep you and your family safe online.This is an initiative of...
Himes Helps Pass Bill to Improve Veterans Job Training
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation today that will improve access to job training for veterans and help veterans market and use the skills they acquired in the...
Himes Supports Trade Agreements to Boost Exports, Create Jobs, Assist Displaced Workers
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass bipartisan legislation today to implement free trade agreements between the United States and South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. In...