WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and 16 of his colleagues on the Financial Services Committee sent a letter to Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling calling on him to hold a hearing on the...
This Week in Congress: January 13, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider nine bills, ranging from financial services to the budget.Items under consideration this week include:H.R. 1513: expands the boundary of Gettysburg...
Himes Announces $138,000 for Greenwich, Norwalk Housing Authorities
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today $69,000 each - a total of $138,000 - in federal grants for the Housing Authorities of Greenwich and Norwalk. The funding, which was...
Himes Issues Statement on Inaction on Unemployment Insurance Extension
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today after both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives failed to consider a three-month extension of the Emergency...
Himes Issues Statement on Confirmation of Janet Yellen to Federal Reserve Chair
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the Senate's confirmation of Janet Yellen to chair of the Federal Reserve System. Yellen currently serves as...
This Week in Congress: January 6, 2014
This week, the House is expected to consider six bills, ranging from environmental protection to healthcare reform.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 724: eliminates the...
Himes Announces New Canaan Teacher to Receive White House Recognition
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today congratulated Maren Sussman, math specialist for New Canaan Public Schools, on being one of two Connecticut teachers to receive the annual...
Blumenthal, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney, Himes, Esty Call On UHG To Reinstate CT Medicare Advantage Providers During Appeals Process
Washington, DC - In a letter to United HealthGroup (UHG), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3), John Larson (D-CT-1), Joe Courtney (D-CT-2), Jim...
Himes Announces Bridgeport Teacher to Receive White House Recognition
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today congratulated Mary Servino, science teacher at Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School in Bridgeport, on being one of two Connecticut teachers to...
Blumenthal, Murphy, Delauro, Courtney, Himes Announce $7.5 Million In USDA Funding For Hurricane Sandy Flood Relief & Prevention
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3), Joe Courtney (D-CT-2), and Jim Himes (D-CT-4) announced...