WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy:"One year ago today, Connecticut was hit by one of the worst storms in...
This Week in Congress: October 28, 2013
This week, the House is expected to consider 13 bills, ranging from veterans' affairs to financial services.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 3304: authorizes the President to...
Himes, Blumenthal, Murphy Announce $970,000 for Norwalk Flood Mitigation
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded the City of Norwalk a $970,000 grant...
Himes Urges Action on Immigration Reform Following President Obama’s Speech
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to a speech today by President Obama urging action on comprehensive immigration reform. Himes is a cosponsor...
Himes Lauds Bipartisan Passage of Water Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today helped pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, which provides authorization for Army Corps of Engineers funding for improvements to...
This Week in Congress: October 21, 2013
This week, the House is expecting to consider four bills, ranging from foster care to water resources.Legislation under consideration this week includes:Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent...
Himes Outlines Consequences of Failing to Raise Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes outlined today what exactly is at stake if Congress fails to raise the debt limit. Should Congress fail to act by Thursday, October 17, the resulting default...
Himes Statement on Budget and Debt Limit Deal
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the bipartisan deal to open the government and raise the debt limit."I'm pleased that we have averted a default...
Himes Announces Over 3,000 Connecticut Families Now Insured Thanks to Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes announced today that 3,087 Connecticut families have purchased a new affordable health insurance plan through Connecticut's health care exchange, Access Health...
Himes Statement on State Funding for Head Start
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after Governor Dan Malloy announced the state will provide $800,000 to keep Bridgeport's Head Start Program open through...