WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is urging his colleagues this week to help clear the way for new Army Corps of Engineers flood mitigation projects, including those that would help...
Himes Announces $17,285 Nurse Traineeship Grant for Fairfield University
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $17,285 grant today that will help fund Fairfield University's nurse anesthetist traineeship program. The funding will be used to support...
Himes Congratulates Frank Deford on Receiving National Humanities Medal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today congratulated Frank Deford of Westport on receiving the National Humanities Medal for "transforming how the world thinks about sports." Deford...
Himes Congratulates New Canaan Student on Winning Healthy Lunchtime Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today congratulated John Breitfelder, 9, of New Canaan on becoming the Connecticut winner of the First Lady's 2013 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. John...
Himes Statement on Passing of Donald Irwin
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the passing of Donald Irwin, former Congressman representing the Fourth District. Irwin served in Congress from 1959...
This Week in Congress: July 8, 2013
This week, the House is expected to consider five bills, ranging from banking to veterans.Legislation under consideration this week includes:Financial Competitive Act of 2013 (H.R. 1341): requires...
Himes Announces $300K Grant for The WorkPlace, Inc.
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today a $299,670 grant for the WorkPlace, Inc. in Bridgeport. The funding will be used to provide homeless veterans with job training and other...
Himes Releases Video Supporting Senate Immigration Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today released a video message expressing support for the comprehensive immigration reform package passed earlier today by the U.S. Senate. The video...
Himes Welcomes Congressional Art Competition Winner to Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) Wednesday welcomed Shannon Magnaldi of Fairfield, the winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition, to Washington. Shannon and her mother are...
Himes Statement on Supreme Court Overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, Proposition 8
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Defense of Marriage Act - the law that denies legally-married gay couples...