WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation that will make it easier for veterans to use the 9/11 GI Bill. The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act...
Himes Applauds Senate Action on Tax Compromise
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to the Senate vote today to end debate and move forward with consideration of legislation to reduce payroll...
Himes Expresses Support for Tax Compromise
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in support of the compromise reached by President Obama and Congressional leadership this week regarding taxes and...
Himes Statement on Co-Sponsorship of DREAM Act
WASHIGNTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issud the following statement regarding his co-sponsorship of the DREAM Act."Graduating from high school should open the door to new opportunity and new...
Himes Urges Senate to Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to the release of today's Department of Defense report on the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy."Denying...
Himes Statement on Upcoming Fiscal Commission Recommendations
WASHINGTON, DC—With the President's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform scheduled to send recommendations to Congress this coming Wednesday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released...
Congressman Jim Himes Honored For His Commitment To Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) has been recognized by The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers, for his outstanding commitment to fighting...
Himes Statement on UI Extension Vote
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding his vote today to extend long-term unemployment benefits, which are set to expire November 30. Although a...
Himes Presents Bronze Stars, Other Service Medals to Bridgeport Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined Vietnam War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Paul Bucha in presenting Bronze Stars, and other service medals, to Bridgeport veterans...
The WorkPlace, Inc. Celebrates Graduates of the Green-Up Bridgeport Job Training Program
BRIDGEPORT, CT - The WorkPlace, Inc., was joined today by Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) to honor the first class of graduates in their Green-Up Bridgeport initiative. Funding for this...