BRIDGEPORT, CT - One year ago today, on the city line of Bridgeport and Fairfield, a tragic train derailment injured more than 70 people. This unfortunate incident forever changed the lives of many...
Delaney, Carney, and Himes Statement on Johnson-Crapo Housing Reform Markup
Washington, D.C.—Thursday, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs held a markup hearing on the Johnson-Crapo housing finance reform bill. The Johnson-Crapo plan uses the...
Himes Statement on USA FREEDOM Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after voting with a majority of his colleagues on the Intelligence Committee to advance the USA FREEDOM Act (H.R....
Himes Statement on Vote Against Unpaid-for Research & Development Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after voting against a fiscally irresponsible permanent extension of the research and development tax credit. The bill...
Himes, DeLauro, Esty, Maloney Unveil Comprehensive Rail Safety Bill
NEW HAVEN, CT—Three of Connecticut's representatives to Congress—Jim Himes, Rosa DeLauro, and Elizabeth Esty—unveiled today the Rail Safety Enforcement Act, comprehensive legislation to enhance rail...
Himes Statement on Teresa C. Younger Being Named President & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Shelton resident Teresa C. Younger, Executive Director of Connecticut's Permanent...
Himes Joins Effort to Increase Oversight of NSA
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined Reps. Jim Cooper (D-TN) and Lamar Smith (R-TX) in introducing legislation to increase independent oversight over the National Security...
Himes Helps Lead Bill to Establish Federal Green Bank
WASHINGTON, DC - Along with lead author Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD-8) and other House Democrats, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced legislation today to establish a Federal Green Bank,...
Himes Joins President Obama in Calling for Minimum Wage Increase
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after joining the President for an event on the minimum wage at the White House today. Himes is a cosponsor of the Fair...
CT, NY Representatives Announce Plans to Introduce Rail Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC—Lawmakers representing areas served by the Metro-North rail service today announced plans to introduce legislation to make our nation's rail systems safer. Metro-North has been...