NORWALK, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today visited Norwalk's deteriorated Yankee Doodle Bridge to highlight the urgent need for long-term federal transportation investments to create jobs and...
This Week in Congress: July 21, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider 28 bills, ranging from a series of bills targeting human trafficking to some designed to improve the student loan program. Legislation under...
Himes Hosts Forum on Immigration Reform
Stamford, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today met with community members to discuss possible next steps to enact immigration reform, including President Obama's vow to take executive action on...
Himes Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Boost Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined four of his House colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to increase energy efficiency in multifamily, affordable housing...
Himes Supports Constitutional Amendment to Limit Excessive Money in Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) joined fellow Members of the House of Representatives today in introducing a constitutional amendment (H.J. Res. 119) to restore much-needed campaign...
Himes Votes to Extend Highway Trust Fund
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today after voting for legislation (H.R. 5021) to replenish the Highway Trust Fund through May 2015. The U.S. Department...
This Week in Congress: July 14, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider at least 14 bills, ranging from expanding grants for STEM education to naming post offices. Legislation under consideration this week includes:The...
Himes Opposes Cuts to Renewable Energy Programs
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding the House Republican majority's Energy-Water appropriations bill (H.R. 4923) for fiscal 2015. Himes voted...
Himes, Delaney and Carney Introduce Housing Finance Reform Legislation
Washington, D.C. - Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4), John K. Delaney (MD-6) and John Carney (DE - at large) today introduced innovative housing finance reform legislation, the Partnership to...
Murphy, Himes Statement on USPS Announcement to Cease Plans to Reroute Southport Mail Deliveries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn.) released the following statement regarding the United States Postal Service's (USPS) decision to cancel...