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...
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Fights For United Technologies Workers Facing Furlough
WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut's congressional delegation is supporting thousands of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) workers facing imminent furlough because of the government shutdown. Earlier...
Himes Statement on Possible Sikorsky Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in reaction to news that, if the government shutdown continues until Monday, over one thousand Sikorsky workers will be...
Himes Statement on Bridgeport Head Start Closures Stemming from Government Shutdown
Himes Statement on Bridgeport Head Start Closures Stemming from Government ShutdownCalls on Irresponsible Tea Party to Reopen GovernmentWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the...