WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to President Obama's address on Afghanistan."President Obama's speech tonight is the culmination of an...
New Dems Applaud Completion of Regulatory Reform Markups
Washington, D.C. - Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition applauded the House Financial Services Committee's passage of comprehensive regulatory reform legislation, clearing the way for the...
In Case You Missed It: Economists say Recovery Act on track with jobs goals, economy better off than without stimulus
A Saturday, November 21st story in The New York Times highlights analysis by a wide range of economists who say that the economy is better off today than it would have been without the Recovery Act...
Himes, Finch Thank USPS for Removing Noble Station from the Station Post Office from Closure List
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch today applauded the U.S. Postal Service's decision to take the Noble Station Post Office off the list of potential...
Himes Supports “Doc Fix” Bill to Protect Seniors
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) voted late yesterday to preserve seniors' access to their doctors by fixing the way Medicare pays physicians. The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act,...
Himes Statement on Veterans Day
On this Veterans Day, we honor a small and unique group of people. We honor those from all walks of life and all corners of our nation who stood up and donned the uniform in service of our country....
Himes, Van Hollen Laud Improvements to Health Insurance Reform Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chris Van Hollen (MD-8), Assistant to the Speaker, and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) applauded improvements to the health care reform legislation pending in Congress....
Himes Backs Plan to Improve Small Biz Lending
Washington, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation late yesterday that will provide small businesses with access to the loans and investment dollars they need to grow and create...
President Signs into Law Funding for Fairfield County Energy & Water Projects
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has secured funding for four Fairfield County environmental and energy infrastructure projects in the Energy & Water Appropriations Act signed into...
President Signs into Law Funding for Westport Emergency Equipment
WASHINGTON, DC - The Westport Fire Department will receive $265,000 in federal funding for a much-needed emergency generator under the Homeland Security Appropriations Act signed this week by the...