Washington, DC--- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today along with lead sponsor Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-7) announced the Green Resources for Energy-Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act,...
Himes Cosponsors Legislation to Eliminate Pay to Play in Earmarks
Washington, DC--- Congressman Jim Himes today cosponsored legislation that would ban lawmakers from taking campaign contributions from executives, board members, and lobbyists of organizations that...
Himes Votes to Reform Mortgage Industry and Protect Consumers
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes helped pass the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009, aimed at curbing the confusing, abusive, and predatory lending that helped create the...
Himes Announces Recovery Funding for Public Safety, Crime Prevention
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced $2.4 million in funding for local law enforcement and crime prevention for communities in Connecticut's 4th District, including $1.6...
Himes Announces Release over $1 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Support Senior Nutrition Programs in Connecticut
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services will award $1,157,671 million in Recovery Act funding to provide meals to tens of thousands of...
Himes Announces Seniors, Veterans Begin Receiving $250 Recovery Checks This Week
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes announced today that starting tomorrow Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries in Connecticut will begin receiving $250 checks to...
Himes to Host Credit Counseling Forums in Bridgeport and Stamford Saturday and Monday
Bridgeport, DC--- Congressman Jim Himes will hold credit counseling workshops in Bridgeport and Stamford on Saturday and Monday, respectively. The forums will include presentations from experts in...
Applications Open Today for 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
WASHINGTON - Veterans eligible for education benefits under the Webb-Mitchell GI Bill can begin applying for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs online today. Members of the...
Himes Helps Pass Credit Card Holder Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes today helped pass the Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights (H.R. 627), which will protect consumers from certain confusing, abusive, and expensive practices of...
Himes Congratulates Westport Environmental Activists on EPA Award
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes today congratulated the four members of Westport's Representative Town Meeting (RTM) who championed the town's now-existing ban on disposable retail plastic...