Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, the landmark case challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8. Prop 8 is the California law that bans committed gay...
Connecticut Delegation Issues Statement on Federal Funds Requested to Help State Recover from Winter Storm
Washington, DC - Today, the Connecticut Delegation issued a statement regarding news that President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut, triggering the...
Himes Invites High Schools to Participate in Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is inviting Fourth District high school students to participate in the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide art competition and exhibition conducted...
Himes Announces Town Hall Meetings
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold four town hall meetings the first week of April to gather input from constituents on the issues currently facing Congress. All constituents are...
Himes Statement on Death of Roger Muchnick
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the death of Marine Lance Corporal Roger Muchnick, 23, who was one of eight marines killed in a mortar explosion at a...
Himes Urges House Panel to Eliminate Barriers to Flood Mitigation
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has submitted testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations regarding implementation of Hurricane Sandy relief, urging the panel to remove...
In the District – March 1 to 15
When Congress is not in session, I ride the train back to Connecticut for the District Work Period, meeting with constituents and learning more about the businesses, non-profits, and schools of...
This Week in Congress: March 18, 2013
This week, the House is expected to consider five bills, ranging from use of the Capitol Grounds to the budget.Items under consideration this week include:H.Con.Res. 18: authorizes the use of...
March is Women’s History Month
In 1987, Congress designated March as Women's History Month. This is an opportunity to reflect on the many, and often overlooked, contributions that women have made to every aspect of our society,...
Small Business Investor Alliance Honors Congressman Jim Himes For His Tremendous Contribution to Small Business Investment
WASHINGTON, DC - The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) today honored U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) for his hard work and dedication to American small businesses and the investors who...