WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4) and Barbara Lee (CA-9) announced today that they have introduced the Cure for AIDS Act (H.R. 6187), a bill that would fund research and development...
Himes Speaks at National AIDS Quilt
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released a video today of remarks he gave at the National AIDS Memorial Quilt, which is on display on the National Mall this week as the International...
Himes Announces Over $500K for Southwest Community Health Center HIV Treatment Grant
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $521,233 grant today for the Southwest Community Health Center (SCHC) to provide early intervention services for people recently diagnosed...
Himes Statement on Velasquez and Baik Memorial
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding Lt. Steven Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik, who died two years ago today on July 24, 2010, while...
Himes Urges Congress to Support Efforts to Treat and End HIV/AIDS
WASHINGTON, DC—In recognition of World AIDS week, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today on the importance of treating people with HIV and finding a...
This Week in Congress: July 23, 2012
This week, the House will consider 24 bills, ranging from energy to labor laws.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 1237: directs the Department of Agriculture to convey 100 acres...
Himes, Mayors Announce Grants for Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport Police
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and the mayors of Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk announced three law enforcement grants today totaling $291,001. Stamford received $46,441 for police...
In Case You Missed It: Treasury Says GOP Cuts Would Undermine Wall Street Reform
WASHINGTON, DC—A document released this week by the United States Treasury titled "Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Cutting Wall Street Reform" points out that cuts proposed by the House Majority to...
The WorkPlace to Receive Nearly $1 Million to Help Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) along with Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a $938,360 grant today for The Workplace in Bridgeport. The funding will be...
Dignitaries and Stakeholders Celebrate Groundbreaking of The Heights at Darien
NEW YORK - Local and State dignitaries and various stakeholders celebrated the groundbreaking of The Heights at Darien today in Darien, Connecticut. The 106 units of newly constructed public and...