Press Releases
Dec 22, 2016
Himes leads letter requesting qualified Science Advisor
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), along with nine other Members of Congress, sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking him to quickly appoint a qualified Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, usually...
Dec 14, 2016
Honoring Sandy Hook with Action
Statement of Congressman Jim Himes on the fourth anniversary of the shootings at Sandy Hook elementary: My heart still aches for those 20 children and six courageous educators who lost their lives four years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School. This...
Dec 6, 2016
Himes Introduces Reclamation of War Powers Act
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Reclamation of War Powers Act, a bill that would explicitly return the power to declare and wage war back to Congress as the Constitution requires. “The power to make and execute war...
Dec 1, 2016
Himes Supports 21st Century Cures Act
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act, which dedicates more than $6 billion for new investments for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), grants to combat opioid abuse, and...
Dec 1, 2016
Intelligence Authorization Passes House with Himes Support
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), ranking member of the NSA and Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, made the following statement after voting for the Intelligence Authorization Act...
Nov 17, 2016
Himes joins 167 Dems calling for removal of Steve Bannon
Congressman Jim Himes joined with 167 other Democrats to send a letter to President-elect Donald Trump calling on him him to rescind the appointment of Stephen Bannon as chief White House strategist. You can also download the letter below: Dear...
Oct 12, 2016
MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL, HIMES ANNOUNCE $500,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO SUPPORT HOMELESS YOUTH IN GREATER BRIDGEPORT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) on Wednesday announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a three-year, $179,776...
Oct 5, 2016
Himes-Dent “Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act” Passes House with Bipartisan Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan “Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015” (H.R. 3537) sponsored by Congressman Charlie Dent (PA-15) and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) through a vote of 258 – 101...
Sep 29, 2016
Statement of Congressman Jim Himes on the Passage of the Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) made the following statement about his vote for the continuing resolution last night and the House passage of aid for Flint Michigan: Last night, I voted for a continuing resolution to keep the...
Sep 22, 2016
Himes introduces Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), along with Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) and John Carney (DE-At Large), introduced the Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act. The bill is designed to...
Pages
211 State Street, 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203)333-6600 or (866) 453-0028
Fax: (203) 333-6655
Hours: M - F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
