The city of Stamford has received two grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The awards total $1,638,718 for affordable housing for Stamford residents. The two HUD...
Discussing Job Creation at the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
This week, I visited the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce to discuss how Congress can help foster job creation in the private sector. I spoke with local business owners and community leaders who shared...
Himes, Finch, Police Chief Announce $5.6 million COPS Grant for Bridgeport
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), Mayor Bill Finch, and Police Chief Joseph Gaudett, Jr., announced today that the City of Bridgeport will receive grant of $5,604,080 to hire 20 new police officers this...
Federal Disaster Assistance Information Sessions
If you have suffered damage to your home, furniture, or business or experienced other significant financial loss as a result of Tropical Storm Irene, you may be eligible for financial...
Himes to Hold 3 Events to Help Residents Access Disaster Relief
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Don't Tell," the discriminatory policy that barred gay men and women from serving openly in the military, was finally repealed.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...