WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down in a 5-4 ruling federal limits on overall campaign contributions donors may make to...
Himes Helps Lead Effort to Restore Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) joined over 160 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to House Leadership demanding action on the bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014...
This Week in Congress: March 31, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider nine bills, ranging from Ukraine to affordable health care.Legislation under consideration this week includes:Senate Amendment to H.R. 4152: authorizes...
Himes Invites High Schools to Participate in Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is inviting Fourth District high school students to participate in the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide art competition and exhibition conducted...
Himes Reminds Taxpayers Making $58K or Less IRS Free File Available
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today encouraged constituents to take advantage of free tax preparation services available through the Free File program. Every taxpayer with a 2013...
This Week in Congress: March 24, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider 11 bills, ranging from mountaintop mining to national monument designations.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 1036: designates the...
Himes, DeLauro , Esty Release Statements on FRA Report
WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statements today on the Federal Railroad Administration's "Deep Dive" report...
Himes Pushes Effort to Force Vote on Unemployment Insurance
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) signed a discharge petition today to require an immediate vote on a bill to restore unemployment insurance for the over two million Americans who have...
Himes Statement on Metro North Death
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement following reports that a Metro North employee was killed early this morning while fixing a track in East Harlem....
This Week in Congress: March 10, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider 12 bills, ranging from health care to Ukraine.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 311: requires the EPA to modify its Spill...