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Sep 20, 2016 Press Release

CONNECTICUT DELEGATION URGES EPA TO REDUCE DANGEROUS AIR POLLUTION FROM NEIGHBORING STATE’S COAL PLANT

In support of a recent petition from the State of Connecticut, the delegation called on the EPA to limit emissions from the Brunner Island coal plant and improve air quality in Connecticut [WASHINGTON, D.C.] —Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-...

Feb 26, 2016 Press Release

Himes votes against bill that would lift restrictions on ivory, polar bear imports

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement about his vote against HR 2406, the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act of 2015, or SHARE Act: “Today, I cast a vote against the SHARE Act, a bill...

Dec 18, 2015 Press Release

Himes votes for strong bipartisan funding bill, keeps government open

Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on his vote for the combined appropriations bills known as the “omnibus:” “I hope the passage of today’s bill will put an end to the era of governing by crisis by...

Dec 3, 2015 Press Release

Himes votes against energy bill

Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on his vote against the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: The House of Representatives voted today to pass the North American Energy Security and...

Dec 3, 2015 Press Release

Himes votes against energy bill

Jul 14, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Himes statement on Iran nuclear deal

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the nuclear agreement between the international community and Iran: The agreement announced this morning is the result of two years of negotiations over profoundly important issues of...

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 1, 2015 Press Release

Himes Opposes Republican Cuts to Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Programs

Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding the House Republican majority’s Energy-Water appropriations bill (H.R. 2028) for fiscal year 2016. Himes voted against the bill, which the House passed today by a...

Feb 26, 2015 Press Release

Himes Earns High Marks for Pro-Environment Record

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) ranks among the most pro-environment legislators in Congress, according to the League of Conservation Voters’ (LCV) 2014 National Environmental Scorecard. Himes earned a grade of 94 percent for his work in...

Aug 25, 2014 Press Release

Himes Highlights Solar Initiative in Weston

WESTON, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today met with Weston First Selectman Gayle Weinstein and Weston residents to discuss Solarize Weston, a new town and state-sponsored initiative designed to significantly increase residential solar power....