MSNBC Interview with Rep. Himes: We can’t begin to know the scope of Trump DOJ investigations
Rep. Jim Himes joins Ali Velshi to discuss reports of the Trump Justice Department’s “efforts to go after the president’s political opponents.”
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Infrastructure and transportation investments. Job creation. Now.
As states begin to re-open and we continue to rebound from the pandemic recession, right now is our opportunity to build back better and make smart investments for future success.
Deadline White House with Rep. Himes: The Senate 1/6 report doesn’t address the millions ‘who believe that Trump was denied the election’
Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) discusses the Senate report released today detailing the intel failures ahead of January 6th, and argues that members of Congress do not want to investigate that day further because they want to take advantage of the Big Lie for their own political purposes.
Celebrating love and pride 🏳️🌈
As we celebrate the beginning of Pride Month today, we look back and remember the 1969 Stonewall Riots that were the boiling over of frustration and anger at discrimination, commemorate those lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS and reaffirm our commitment to standing in solidarity with all LGBTQ+ Americans.
The next generation of Democratic leaders
We just surpassed a successful 100 days of the Biden Administration, and we are now looking ahead to what comes next. Who comes next.
A message of hope
President Joe Biden addressed the nation during his first Joint Address to Congress with a forward-looking message full of hope. He also reviewed our challenges and accomplishments from his first 100 days.
Apply to be a 2021 Democracy Summer Fellow
Himes for Congress will be an official 2021 Democracy Summer partner! Developed by Maryland Congressman (and law professor) Jamie Raskin, Democracy Summer is an educational program dedicated to training the next generation of political activists, organizers, and leaders. In 2021, for the first time ever, Democracy Summer is expanding nationally in partnership with the DCCC and Democratic campaigns across America.
Help is here. Direct payments. Business aid. Vaccines.
The American Rescue Plan is now law. Help is here and we are on the road to recovery.
This law provides $1,400 direct payments to the majority of American households, extends unemployment benefits, cuts child poverty rates in half, sends children safely back to school, invests billions of dollars towards vaccine distribution, expands COVID testing and aids struggling businesses.
Honoring John Lewis by advancing voting rights
I am proud to co-sponsor H.R. 1 the For the People Act and H.R. 4 the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in Congress. Both of these bills make it possible for more people to vote and participate in our democracy by strengthening voting rights, addressing voter discrimination, modernizing our voting systems, strengthening ethics rules and increasing election security funding.
The American Rescue Plan
The American people cannot afford any more delays. We must take decisive action and pass the American Rescue Plan, and pass it urgently before unemployment benefits expire soon.