The Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition received a $400,000 Social Innovation Fund subgrant to provide 160 homeless AIDS patients with supportive housing and integrated primary and behavioral health...
Himes to Commemorate Anniversary of Voting Rights March in Alabama
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) will participate in a program in Alabama this Friday through Sunday commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Voting Rights March from Selma to...
Cantor’s Jobs Package Contains Replica of Himes Bill Passed by House on Nov. 2
WASHINGTON, DC—In response to a press conference held today by House Republican Leadership regarding a new package of securities legislation, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following...
Himes Invites High Schools to Participate in Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is inviting Fourth District high school students to participate in the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide art competition and exhibition conducted...
Himes, Murphy, Transportation Experts Highlight Need for Long-Term Road, Bridge Funding
WESTPORT, CT—In front of the backdrop of the structurally deficient Saugatuck Bridge in Westport today, Congressmen Jim Himes (CT-4) and Chris Murphy (CT-5) discussed the need for long-term federal...
This Week in Congress: February 13, 2012
This week, the House will consider four pieces of legislation, ranging from the postal service to transportation infrastructure. The House may also consider a motion to instruct their conferees on...
Himes Helps Pass STOCK Act
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jim Himes today helped pass the Stop Trading On Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, a bill that will ban Members of Congress and their staffs from buying or selling...
Himes Votes to Expedite Payroll Tax Deal
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted in favor of a measure that requires the House and Senate conference members negotiating a compromise on extending the payroll tax cut to...
Connecticut Receives Fair Housing Grant
The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CCHRO) received a grant of $39,900 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fair Housing Assistance Program. The...
Himes Ranks among Most Pro-Environment Legislators
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) ranks among the most pro-environment legislators in Congress, according to the League of Conservation Voters' (LCV) 2011 National Environmental Scorecard....