Bridgeport, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold three events to help connect homeowners, renters, business owners, and nonprofits with the federal assistance available to mitigate damages...
Celebrating “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal
Last week, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the discriminatory policy that barred gay men and women from serving openly in the military, was finally repealed. I hosted a rally in Norwalk this weekend...
Himes Announces Rally to Celebrate DADT Repeal
BRIDGEPORT, CT - In celebration of the full repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a rally with LGBT constituents, organizations, and allies on Saturday, September...
This Week in Congress: September 19, 2011
This week, the House will consider 10 bills on topics ranging from health care to military. The House will also consider a continuing resolution that will fund the federal government through...
Discussing Federal Disaster Assistance with my Flooding Advisory Council
Today, I met with my Flooding Advisory Council at the Emergency Operations Center in Fairfield to discuss the damage inflicted on our district by Tropical Storm Irene. This was the only...
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Today, I join millions of other Americans who are taking a moment to remember the sacrifices of American prisoners of war and those still missing in action overseas.Today marks the 23rd formal...
Himes Urges Congress to End Gridlock, Approve Hurricane Irene Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, DC - As Congress debates legislation to provide emergency assistance to states suffering damage from Hurricane Irene and other regional disasters, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today...
Himes Announces Military Academy Nomination Application Deadline and 2011 Service Academy Day
BRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) advised candidates seeking a congressional nomination for 2012 admission into one of the nation's four military academies that applications are due to...
Restoring Long Island Sound
Last week, I joined the Connecticut Fund for the Environment in Greenwich as they announced a joint effort by Connecticut and New York to restore and preserve Long Island Sound. The SoundVision plan...
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...