WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today after the Senate voted 96 to 3 to approve the House version of the STOCK Act, which prohibits insider trading by...
Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund Honor U.S. Rep. Himes for Animal Welfare Leadership in 2011
WASHINGTON, DC— On behalf of its 29,694 supporters in the 4th district of Connecticut, The Humane Society of the United States, together with its affiliate, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, has...
Meeting a Local Artist
This afternoon, I had the privilege of meeting Norwalk artist Paul Mindell, whose art piece "Align Through Time: The Painted Muse, the Pixilated View," hangs in my office. Mindell, who has been...
Calculate Your GI Bill Benefits
Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, launched a new...
This Week in Congress: March 19, 2012
This week, the House will consider five pieces of legislation, ranging from the arts to healthcare.Bills under consideration this week include:Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity...
Connecticut Ranked #1 For Women
Connecticut is the best state for women, according to a new report released by iVillage, the largest online community for women. Connecticut received a rating of 8.9/10, higher than any other state...
Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts were founded on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. What began as 18 girls grew into a movement that today encompasses more than three million members and 50 million alumnae. For...
Himes Statement on Passing of Donald Payne
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today after the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, the first African-American to represent New Jersey in Congress...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
One hundred and one years ago today, the world celebrated the first International Women's Day. First established in 1911, the day was meant as a general celebration of respect, appreciation, and...
Himes Helps Pass Anti-Dumping Provision to Protect American Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today helped pass legislation that will protect American jobs by improving enforcement of existing trade rules. The legislation (H.R. 4105) specifies that...