More On Economic Recovery and Job Creation

Apr 12, 2016 Press Release

Himes Statement on Equal Pay Day

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on Equal Pay Day: “Valuing women means valuing equal pay. Throughout our country and in all of our lives, women often take on more work than men, both inside and...

Dec 17, 2015 Press Release

Himes opposes package of deficit-ballooning tax extenders

Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on his vote against tax extenders: “Paul Ryan and the Republican majority specifically designed this vote to be difficult by loading the bill with credits and extensions...

Nov 5, 2015 Press Release

Himes praises passage of highway funding bill

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), voted in favor of HR 22, the DRIVE Act. The bill creates long-term transportation infrastructure funding through the Highway Trust Fund, which provides a large percentage of the money for...

Jul 9, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Himes speaks about need for training, education to strengthen American workers

Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) testified in front of House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and other Members in the Make it in America hearing on a panel focused on skills training for the future. Click here to see Congressman Himes’ testimony. ...

Jul 9, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Himes speaks about need for training, education to strengthen American workers

Jun 3, 2015 Press Release

Himes announces support for granting Trade Promotion Authority to President Obama

Congressman Himes' Statement: "Today, after months of careful consideration, I have decided to support granting President Obama Trade Promotion Authority, also known as TPA. "TPA is a delegation of Congressional authority, and I take all such...

May 29, 2015 Press Release

Himes, Finch applaud EPA grants to clean up hazardous sites in Bridgeport area

Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced federal grants impacting areas in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District. The EPA’s Brownfields program works with states and localities by providing funds to help...

May 29, 2015 Press Release

Himes, Finch applaud EPA grants to clean up hazardous sites in Bridgeport area

Oct 8, 2014 Press Release

Himes, Blumenthal and Murphy Applaud Norwalk on Receiving Google’s eCity Award

Award recognizes the strongest online business community in each state

Aug 27, 2014 Press Release

Himes: Export-Import Bank Critical to CT Competitiveness

FAIRFIELD, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today visited Bigelow Tea, the largest American producer of specialty teas, to highlight the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s vital role in helping companies in Southwest Connecticut create jobs and grow their...