Valentines for Vets 2013

Students can make special valentines to say "Thanks" to a local veteran. Learn More and participate!

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Recovering From Hurricane Sandy

As CT recovers from Hurricane Sandy, my office stands ready to help every constituent.  Click here for information about where to get help, how to apply, and avoiding scams.

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Constituent Services

If you're having trouble getting answers from any federal agency, my staff in Connecticut can help.

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Protecting Medicare

I am a strong supporter of the Social Security and Medicare programs... These programs have done enormous good for generations, and we must do everything we can to ensure that they remain intact for generations to come.

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The Federal Budget

Watch my recent town hall presentation about the federal budget. You can also read my statement on the Republican budget proposal or watch me discuss budgeting on Face the State.  For more information, please click here to read my guide to the federal budget.

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Preserving History

I am participating in the Veterans History Project, an initiative of the Library Congress, by helping collect the stories of veterans who served in a time of war. To learn more, please call my office or...

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This Week in Congress: February 4, 2013

Feb 4, 2013

This week, the House is expected to consider four bills, on topics ranging from veterans to the budget. Legislation under consideration this week includes: Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 297): appropriates $330...

Four Years Later: Still Fighting for Equal Pay

Jan 29, 2013

Four years ago this month, I was proud to cast one of my first votes as Congressman for the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. This bill, which was signed into law by President Obama on January 29, 2009, restored the right of women and other workers to...

This Week in Congress: January 22, 2013

Jan 22, 2013

This week, the House is expected to consider two bills, ranging from emergency response to the budget. Legislation under consideration this week includes: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 307): reauthorizes and...

This Week in Congress: January 14, 2013

Jan 14, 2013

This week, the House will consider two bills, both related to disaster assistance. Legislation under consideration this week includes: The Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 219):  makes numerous changes to federal disaster response...

This Week in Congress: December 17, 2012

Dec 17, 2012

This week, the House plans to consider 23 bills, ranging from government accountability to foreign policy. The House may also consider a conference report on the National Defense Authorization Act should the House and Senate reach a deal. We...

Feb 13, 2013

Himes Statement on President’s State of the Union Address

Appreciates focus on education, infrastructure, innovation

Feb 11, 2013

Himes to Host Victim of Gun Violence as State of the Union Guest

Bridgeport mother whose child was caught in gang crossfire to travel to Washington for speech

Feb 8, 2013

Connecticut Delegation Issues Statement on Presidential Citizens Medal to be Awarded to Newtown Educators

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut Delegation issued a statement in response to the White House’s recent announcement that the Presidential Citizens Medal will be awarded posthumously to the six educators who were killed in the Newtown massacre....

Feb 7, 2013

Rep Himes, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Announce Policy Principles

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in releasing a comprehensive set of policy principles designed to reduce gun violence while respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding...

DateRoll CallBillMy Vote
02-638H.R.444Aye
02-637H.R.444Aye
02-636H.R.444Aye
02-635H.R.444Aye
02-534H.RES.48No
02-533H.RES.48Nay
02-432H.R.297Yea
02-431H.R.225Yea
01-2330H.R.325Aye
01-2329H.R.325Nay

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