WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding World AIDS Day, which falls on Saturday:"We have made great strides in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS...
Himes Submits Testimony on Effects of Sandy
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today submitted testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for its hearing "Sandy and Its Impacts: A Local Perspective."Himes...
Himes to Hold Post-Sandy Assistance Info Session Saturday
WASHINGTON, DC - On Saturday, December 1, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold an information session where representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small...
This Week in Congress: November 26, 2012
This week, the House will consider 15 bills, ranging from emergency preparedness to veterans.Legislation under consideration this week includes:Mandatory Operational Control Reporting and...
Himes Statement Regarding Recent Violence in Middle East
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding recent violence in the Middle East."I am pleased that the ceasefire will stop the violence in Israel and Gaza,...
Himes Supports Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass bipartisan legislation today to provide permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status to Russia. Doing so will ensure that Russia is held...
Himes Records Video Supporting Bassick Students for Under Armour’s Finding Undeniable Challenge
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released a video today supporting students of Bridgeport's Bassick High School in their effort to win Under Armour's "Finding Undeniable" challenge. The...
This Week in Congress: November 13, 2012
This week, the House will consider 10 bills, ranging from energy to trade.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 6190: prohibits the EPA from preventing the distribution, sale, and...
Connecticut Delegation Announces $72.4 Million for Connecticut Winter Heat Aid
Members of the Connecticut delegation today announced that the Obama Administration is releasing $3.1 billion nationally in low-income heating assistance funds under the Fiscal Year 2013 Continuing...
Himes Statement on Federal Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to President Obama's declaration this afternoon of an expedited major disaster in Connecticut for Fairfield...