Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement: Today, I voted in the House of Representatives to grant Trade Promotion Authority, or TPA, to President Obama....
Himes cites spending, civil liberties concerns in vote against Intelligence Authorization Act
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement:"Today, I cast a vote against the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. I have continued concerns about...
Himes introduces amendment to preserve civil liberties oversight in covert operations
Washington, DC - Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will be voting on the annual Intelligence Authorization Act, which controls the rules and oversight that govern the nation's security agencies...
Himes announces support for granting Trade Promotion Authority to President Obama
Congressman Himes' Statement:"Today, after months of careful consideration, I have decided to support granting President Obama Trade Promotion Authority, also known as TPA."TPA is a delegation of...
Himes, Finch applaud EPA grants to clean up hazardous sites in Bridgeport area
Washington, DC - Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced federal grants impacting areas in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District.The EPA's Brownfields program works...
Himes Statement on 5th Circuit Court of Appeals postponing Obama immigration action
Washington, DC - I'm disappointed in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling this week to maintain the injunction against President Obama's bold executive action on immigration. Without the...
Himes introduces College Affordability and Innovation Act in House of Representatives
Bridgeport, CT - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) was joined by Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to meet with juniors at Fairchild Wheeler Multi-Magnet High School year to discuss the rising...
Himes, House Intelligence Committee Democrats Issue Statement on USA Freedom Act Urging Senate to Act
Washington, DC - Today, Jim Himes (CT-4) and Democratic Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) - Ranking Member Adam Schiff (D-CA), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Terri...
UPDATE: Himes votes to pass Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) voted to pass the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S. 178), legislation that provides a strong, comprehensive response to the rampant...
Himes Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Today, I cast a vote against the National Defense Authorization Act. The $605.6 billion bill that ultimately passed uses funding tricks to bypass the cuts set by the sequester. By shifting billions...