Washington, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released a proposal for the issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve. In the white paper, Rep. Himes argues that...
Himes Announces Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is Finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Medal
Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has for the second year in a row been named as a finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS)...
House Passes Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Washington, DC— Today, the House of representatives passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (WIOA) to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act with the support of...
House Passes Additional Ukraine Funding with Himes Support
Washington, DC— Last night, the House of Representatives voted 368-57 to provide an additional $39.8 billion in support of the Ukrainian military and global humanitarian efforts."We are witnessing...
Himes, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Administration to Work with U.N. Member States to Suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), along with 57 other Members of Congress, led a letter to the Biden Administration urging the U.S. to work with its allies to suspend Russia from...
Himes Announces Three Nonprofit Arts Organizations will Receive $40,000 from The National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the National Endowment for the Arts will award $40,000 to three Southwest Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations. Games for...
Himes Secures $1 Million for HCC Advanced Manufacturing
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced $1 million in funding from the Department of Education for Housatonic Community College (HCC). Congressman Himes joined Housatonic...
Bipartisan Group of Members Calls for Aircraft, Air-Defense Systems for Ukraine
Washington, DC— Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Chris Stewart (UT-02), Adam Schiff (CA,28), and Mike Turner (OH-10) released the...
Warner, Himes Introduce Bill to Crackdown on International Money Laundering, Trafficking
Washington, DC— Today, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Special Measures to Fight Modern Threats Act in the Senate and House. The bills would further...
Huge Wins for Fourth District in Government Funding Bill
Washington, DC— Last night, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) voted to pass the appropriations package to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022. The bill is a result of compromise with the...