WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today regarding the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn a portion of the Voting Rights Act....
Rebuilding our Transportation Infrastructure
Transportation for America just released its annual report on America's structurally deficient bridges, and its findings are alarming: today in Connecticut's Fourth District, over 40% of our bridges...
This Week in Congress: June 24, 2013
This week, the House is expected to consider six bills, ranging from sexual assault in the military to domestic energy development.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 2383:...
A Grant for the Barnum Museum
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a competitive grant to the Barnum Museum in Bridgeport. The grant will be used to help begin the museum's effort to digitize its collection,...
Himes Helps Stop $20 Billion Cut to Food Stamps
WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding his vote against the "Farm Bill," which would have cut $20 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Himes Statement on CBO Report that Senate Immigration Bill will Reduce the Deficit
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that the Senate Gang of Eight's immigration bill will reduce the...
VIDEO: Himes Questions NSA Director at Intel Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) questioned NSA Director Keith Alexander today at a Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on the NSA's information collection programs....
This Week in Congress: June 17, 2013
This week, the House is expected to consider 11 bills, ranging from women's rights to the 2013 Farm Bill.Legislation under consideration this week includes:Idaho Wilderness Water Resources...
Himes Announces $494K AmeriCorps Grant for Public Allies Connecticut
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today a $494,000 grant for Public Allies Connecticut in Bridgeport, a program of AmeriCorps serving Fairfield County. The funding will be...
Himes Statement on Gun Violence Prevention, Six Months After Sandy Hook Shooting
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today, six months after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut:"Today, six months...