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 Meets with FEMA Administrator, Announces Federal Disaster Aid
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) met Thursday with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator William Craig Fugate to discuss FEMA's performance post-Tropical...
Himes Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Speech
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding President Obama's jobs speech."President Obama tonight proposed many of the policies I have long...
This Week in Congress: September 6, 2011
This week, the House will consider six bills: a bill relating to the District of Columbia Special Olympics, a bill allowing the presentation of an American flag to the family of a deceased federal...
Delegation Hails Award of Irene Aid for Individuals
WASHINGTON - The Connecticut Congressional delegation Friday thanked President Obama, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano, and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate for sending federal...
Visiting Local Small Manufacturers
Yesterday, I visited three local businesses in the Fourth District to get their input on creating jobs and reviving the economy. The visits were arranged by CONNSTEP, a non-profit organization...
Himes Offers Assistance to Constituents Affected by Hurricane Irene
WASHINGTON, DC - In the wake of Hurricane Irene and its extensive damage to the Fourth District, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is offering his constituents assistance to help keep them safe, ensure...
Himes Statement on Hurricane Irene Damage and Clean-up Efforts
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today released the following statement after surveying the damage from Hurricane Irene and assessing the recovery efforts from the region's first...
History’s Call to Action on Women’s Equality Day
Today is Women's Equality Day. Ninety-one years ago, the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. It's hard to believe that all American women have...
Protecting Medicare
I am a strong supporter of the Social Security and Medicare programs. Together, these programs have assured that America's retirees live without fear of dire poverty or of being shut out of the...