WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the swearing-in of Janet Yellen to chair of the Federal Reserve System:"The Federal Reserve System is in good...
This Week in Congress: February 3, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider five bills, ranging from veterans' tuitions to public land management.Legislation up for consideration this week includes:Medical Preparedness Allowable...
Himes Statement on Gov. Malloy’s Announced Metro-North Upgrades
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after Governor Dan Malloy's announcement that the state will invest $10 million to upgrade the power supply for...
Himes Reminds Eligible Constituents to Apply for Earned-Income Tax Credit
BRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today reminded constituents to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), if eligible, when filing their tax returns. He also highlighted the...
Himes Statement on GOP Immigration Principles
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after House Republicans released their principles on immigration reform:"After months of stalling on this important...
Himes Sponsors Two Bills on Early Education
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced two piece of legislation today designed to expand access to and improve the quality of early education programs. The Total Learning Act...
Himes Statement on Vote against Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after voting against a Farm Bill that would cut $8.6 billion from the food stamp program known as SNAP while increasing...
Himes Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the statement below following President Obama's State of the Union Address this evening."I applaud President Obama for his focus tonight on...
This Week in Congress: January 27, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider four bills, ranging from land management to women's health. The House may also consider the 2014 Farm Bill, which provides funding for the food stamp...
Himes Statement on Metro North Standstill
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding last night's computer problems that caused Metro North service to stop for nearly two hours:"Metro North's...