Hartford, CT -The Connecticut delegation issued the following statement in support of Governor Malloy's application for an emergency declaration:"Our first responders, snow removal crews and the...
Himes Statement on Anniversary of Tucson Shooting
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the Tucson shooting, in which 18 people, including then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8),...
Himes Helps Pass Bill to Fund Sandy Flood Assistance
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) praised passage today of a bill that will enable the National Flood Insurance Program pay claims to Superstorm Sandy victims and called for action on...
Himes Sworn into Third Term
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) took the oath of office today to serve his third term representing Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District in the United States House of...
Himes Statement on Fiscal Cliff Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes released the following statement regarding the agreement passed yesterday to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff." Himes supported the plan, which makes permanent...
Himes Statement on Sandy Recovery Funding
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today urging his colleagues to take up a $60.4 billion aid package to help Connecticut and other states recovery from...
Himes, Colleagues Urge Action on Gun Safety
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) joined leading gun-safety advocate Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, Democratic Leadership, and other proponents of gun safety for a press conference today...
Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney, Himes Introduce Resolution Condemning Horrific Attack on Sandy Hook Elementary School, and Expressing Support and Prayers for Those Impacted by the Tragedy
WASHINGTON—This evening, U.S. Representatives Chris Murphy, Rosa DeLauro, John Larson, Joe Courtney, and Jim Himes will introduce a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning Friday's...
This Week in Congress: December 17, 2012
This week, the House plans to consider 23 bills, ranging from government accountability to foreign policy. The House may also consider a conference report on the National Defense Authorization Act...
Himes Statement on Newtown School Shooting
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School this morning:"Words cannot express the sadness and horror I feel...