This week, the House will consider 9 bills, ranging from veterans compensation to financial services. This includes Rep. Himes' bill, H.R. 1965, which would make it easier for community banks to...
CT Delegation Statement in Support of Malloy Request for Federal Disaster Declaration
(Hartford, CT) -- The Connecticut Congressional delegation today released a statement in support of Governor Dannel P. Malloy's request to President Barack Obama for a federal emergency declaration...
Mayor Finch, Chief Gaudett Swear in 24 New Police Officers
Twenty-four new officers joined the ranks of the Bridgeport Police Department during ceremonies held in City Council Chambers Friday evening.The class, the 34th to graduate from the Bridgeport...
Himes, Pavia, Officials to Hold Press Conference Urging Residents to Heed Nov. 3 FEMA Deadline
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a press conference with Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Association and the Small Business...
Connecticut Seniors Continue to Benefit from Affordable Care Act
With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period well underway, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a report highlighting how Connecticut seniors are benefiting from Medicare...
New Report Highlights Need to Invest in Transportation
This week, Transportation for America released a report that highlights the growing dangers and opportunities associated with Connecticut's aging transportation infrastructure. The report found that...
First Black Marines Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
On June 25, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an Executive Order to allow the first African Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. These first black Marines were trained at Camp...
This Week in Congress: September 12, 2011
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...