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...
Himes Votes for Passage of Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) voted in favor of HR 1191, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The bill, which passed both the Senate and the House with strong,...
Himes Statement on Passage of the USA Freedom Act
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today after voting for HR 2048, the USA Freedom Act, which passed the House of Representatives 333-88."I am very...
Himes Statement on 2nd Circuit Ruling on NSA Phone Metadata Program
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today in response to the ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on the National...
Himes Applauds National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Westport Country Playhouse
WESTPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today regarding the more than $1 million in new National Endowment for the Arts grants that will be awarded to...
Himes Visits Westport Businesses During Annual Small Business Week
Westport, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement after visiting three locally-owned small businesses in Westport this afternoon. He met with owners and shop-goers at...