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...
Himes Statement on Ongoing Effects of Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the United States Government and its ongoing effects on his constituents."As my constituents...
Himes Reminds Constituents Affordable Health Insurance Options Begin Today
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes reminded constituents that millions of Americans will now have access to affordable, quality health insurance as Access Health CT opens in Connecticut today,...