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...
Happy 101st Anniversary to Girl Scouts of the USA
Today marks the 101st anniversary of The Girl Scouts of the USA. Founded on March 12, 1912, the Girl Scouts began as a group of 18 girls led by Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low. They played sports,...
Himes Welcomes Sandy Hook Riders to Washington
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and a group of his colleagues welcomed Team 26, a team of 26 gun violence prevention advocates, to Washington, D.C., today at the completion of their...
Tomorrow, Connecticut Congressional Delegation to Welcome Arrival of 26 Cyclists Riding from Newtown, CT to U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, DC - Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12 at 1:00 PM, Connecticut's Congressional delegation will host a press conference on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol where they will welcome the...
Himes to Join Sandy Hook Riders on First Leg of Ride
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will join a team of 26 gun violence prevention advocates riding from Newtown, Conn., to Washington, D.C., on the first leg of their trip from Newtown to...
Himes, Hultgren Introduce Bill to Help Keep Risk Management Costs Low for American Companies & Farmers, Protect Soundness of American Financial System
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. House Financial Services Committee members Congressmen Randy Hultgren (IL-14) and Jim Himes (CT-4), along with Reps. Richard Hudson (NC-8), and Sean Patrick Mahoney (NY-18), who...