WASHINGTON, DC -Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki announced his department would conduct "face to face" audits of all VA medical facilities, including those in Connecticut, following reports...
Himes Named “Fiscal Hero” for Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
WASHINGTON, DC—The Campaign to Fix the Debt has named Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) one of 32 inaugural "Fiscal Heroes" for placing a priority on fixing the debt. The Campaign to Fix the Debt is a...
Himes Statement on House Passage of USA FREEDOM Act
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after helping pass the USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 3361). The bill was modified since Himes helped advance the bill in committee earlier this...
House Committee Passes Portion of Rail Safety Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, DC—A portion of the Rail Safety Enforcement Act was included in the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development funding bill that passed the House Appropriations Committee today. The...
This Week in Congress: May 19, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider 18 bills, ranging from human trafficking to appropriations.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 1726: awards a Congressional Gold...
One Year Later, Himes, Finch, Tetreau Remember Train Derailment on Bridgeport-Fairfield Line
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...