Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding the Intelligence Committee's unanimous,...
Himes Urges Long-Term Solution for Highway Trust Fund
Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today urged Congress to continue working to find a long-term solution to sustain the Highway Trust Fund. Himes supported the Senate-passed bill to...
Himes Statement on Compromise Bill to Reform Veterans’ Health Care System
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today after voting for bipartisan legislation to improve veterans' access to health care and bolster accountability at...
Himes Statement on Republican Lawsuit Against President Obama
Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today on the House Republican majority's resolution that would authorize a lawsuit against President Obama."Instead of...
This Week in Congress: July 28, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider at least 24 bills, ranging from muscular dystrophy research to sanctions on North Korea. Legislation under consideration this week...
Himes, Frankel, Deutch Introduce Bill to Combat Human Trafficking
Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21) today introduced legislation to bring long-overdue transparency to the temporary...
Himes Statement on the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement on Israel's ground operation in Gaza."Once again, Israel has found itself under attack by Hamas terrorists who...
Himes, Norwalk Officials and Labor Leaders Press for Long-Term Bridge, Road Funding
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...