Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Jim Himes for Congress ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.himesforcongress.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Jim Himes: I was in the House chamber when the rioters stormed the Capitol. Democracy is still under attack.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/jim-himes-i-was-in-the-house-chamber-when-the-rioters-stormed-the-capitol-democracy-is-still-under-attack/) - huddled in a corner of the House of Representatives behind Capitol Police officers with their weapons pointed at the crumbling door to the chamber. We could hear the shouted obscenities and the mayhem beyond. We had heard the gunshot which killed an assailant. - [Big News!](https://www.himesforcongress.com/big-news/) - Recently I was appointed Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. I am honored and grateful for the trust Leader Jeffries has placed in me to lead the critically important work of protecting our country and overseeing the Intelligence Community. In an interview with the Associated Press, I discussed - [2022 Democracy Summer Fellowship Program](https://www.himesforcongress.com/2022-democracy-summer-fellowship-program/) - Once again, my campaign is a partner in the 2022 National Democracy Summer School. This is an important project my friend and Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin created to train and educate college and high school-aged students as political activists, organizers, and leaders. - [Not since FDR's New Deal](https://www.himesforcongress.com/not-since-fdrs-new-deal/) - It's hard to imagine this time last year newspaper headlines were about Donald Trump's refusal to concede in the 2020 election and his plans to overturn the results. One year later, under President Biden's leadership, we have passed the historic Build Back Better bill in the House. It now goes onto the Senate. This is the - [This is a BIG deal. ✅](https://www.himesforcongress.com/this-is-a-big-deal-✅/) - On Monday, President Biden made history when he signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This landmark legislation will invest $1 trillion in our country’s future. With this historic investment we will improve our roads, bridges and railway systems, create good paying jobs, increase broadband coverage, strengthen community resiliency to respond - - [Important COVID-19 Updates](https://www.himesforcongress.com/important-covid-19-updates/) - We're now 17 months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, and I wanted to send a couple of important updates and reminders as COVID cases are on the rise in Connecticut and across the country and as some COVID-19 relief provisions will expire in the coming weeks. - [It's infrastructure month](https://www.himesforcongress.com/its-infrastructure-month/) - Starting today, Child Tax Credit monthly payments will begin hitting bank accounts for millions of families across America and over 100,000 families in my district in Southwest Connecticut, thanks to the expansion in the American Rescue Plan. This tax credit for families will deliver much-needed support to pay for childcare, food on the table, bills and more. - [Cutting child poverty in half](https://www.himesforcongress.com/cutting-child-poverty-in-half/) - Starting today, Child Tax Credit monthly payments will begin hitting bank accounts for millions of families across America and over 100,000 families in my district in Southwest Connecticut, thanks to the expansion in the American Rescue Plan. This tax credit for families will deliver much-needed support to pay for childcare, food on the table, bills and more. - [The economic gap has widened, it's time to act.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/the-economic-gap-has-widened-its-time-to-act/) - Economic disparities in our country are wider than ever. Covid made this brutally plain. Over the last 15 months, America's wealthiest families worked from home, grew their wealth and accessed premier health care. Other Americans lost their jobs and struggled to pay rent and buy food. Our economy is recovering, but not for all. - [U.S. Rep. Jim Himes will lead hearings on wealth gap illustrated in Greenwich-Bridgeport divide](https://www.himesforcongress.com/u-s-rep-jim-himes-will-lead-hearings-on-wealth-gap-illustrated-in-greenwich-bridgeport-divide/) - Weeks after President Biden unveiled a set of proposals to close what the White House called a “racial wealth gap” in the United States, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes was named to lead a Congressional panel that will address earnings disparities across demographic groups and geographic pockets. - [MSNBC Interview with Rep. Himes: We can’t begin to know the scope of Trump DOJ investigations](https://www.himesforcongress.com/msnbc-interview-with-rep-himes-we-cant-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.” - [Infrastructure and transportation investments. Job creation. Now.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/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’](https://www.himesforcongress.com/deadline-white-house-with-rep-himes-the-senate-1-6-report-doesnt-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 🏳️‍🌈](https://www.himesforcongress.com/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](https://www.himesforcongress.com/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](https://www.himesforcongress.com/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](https://www.himesforcongress.com/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.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/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](https://www.himesforcongress.com/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](https://www.himesforcongress.com/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. - [The 117th Congress began today](https://www.himesforcongress.com/the-117th-congress-began-today/) - Today, the 117th Congress convened for the first time. New and returning members took the oath of office and swore to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. This is the most diverse Congress in history, with the most women serving in history. - [Goodbye 2020](https://www.himesforcongress.com/goodbye-2020/) - I will not miss 2020. We faced a global pandemic, lost loved ones, and watched our economy crumble. Our national leadership responded with incompetence, self-gratification and grievance. We lost fighters and role models like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, John Lewis and Elijah Cummings. - [Additional COVID relief is on the way](https://www.himesforcongress.com/additional-covid-relief-is-on-the-way/) - Tonight, with my support, the House finally passed a bipartisan coronavirus relief package to support struggling families, individuals and businesses. I'm relieved this bill passed before the end of the year. Now it goes to the Senate. - [Congressman Jim Himes Announces Debate Schedule](https://www.himesforcongress.com/congressman-jim-himes-announces-debate-schedule/) - Congressman Jim Himes is pleased to announce the debate schedule for the Fourth Congressional District ahead of this year's November 3 election. - [Today, we continue her fight.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/today-we-continue-her-fight/) - Friday, we lost an icon of justice. In the last few days, many of you have reached out to ask “What now? What can I do?” We fight. We work. We activate. - [Let's power the polls](https://www.himesforcongress.com/lets-power-the-polls/) - Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and this year, poll workers are more important than ever because fewer poll workers mean polling place closures, which means less voter turnout and longer voting lines. And this year, we need the most voter turnout in history. - [My vote to save the USPS](https://www.himesforcongress.com/my-vote-to-save-the-usps/) - Amid the ongoing global pandemic, the United States Postal Service has faced unprecedented challenges. The ongoing effort by the Trump administration to sabotage the USPS has endangered the delivery of medicine for veterans, checks for workers, Social Security checks for seniors, packages for small businesses and ballots from voters. - [This is our moment. This is our mission.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/this-is-our-moment-this-is-our-mission/) - What a week. I hope you enjoyed the DNC Convention and seeing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris accept the nominations for President and Vice President of the United States as much as I did. History has been made. - [Rep. Himes Statement on Kamala Harris for Vice President](https://www.himesforcongress.com/rep-himes-statement-on-kamala-harris-for-vice-president/) - Senator Kamala Harris is a proven leader, a vocal advocate and a fighter for working families. Not only is she ready to lead on day one, she is also a courageous public servant ready to take on big challenges. - [100 Days to Elect Joe Biden](https://www.himesforcongress.com/100-days-to-elect-joe-biden/) - We have just 100 days until November 3, the most consequential election we will see in our lifetime. I was live on Facebook earlier talking about what we need to do in these next 100 days because it's going to take all of us working harder than we ever have to maintain a Democratic majority in the House, win back the Senate and elect Joe Biden. - [Federal agents beat a Navy veteran in Portland.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/federal-agents-beat-a-navy-veteran-in-portland/) - Christopher David, a Navy veteran and graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, was walking in Portland, and came upon an odd sight. He saw federal agents, in full tactical gear, heavily-armed, looking like the operators we drop into terrorist havens in Afghanistan, patrolling the streets of an American city. Detaining Americans. Hustling them, unexplained, into rented minivans, - [Absentee Ballot Application Information for Connecticut's August 11 Primary](https://www.himesforcongress.com/absentee-ballot-application-information-for-connecticuts-august-11-primary/) - All registered Democrat and Republican voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in Connecticut’s upcoming primary election on August 11th because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The absentee ballot application is the first step toward voting via absentee ballot for the primary. - [Justice and Accountability in Policing](https://www.himesforcongress.com/justice-and-accountability-in-policing/) - Led by the Congressional Black Caucus, the House passed the Justice in Policing Act to answer your calls for change to stop police brutality and excessive force and hold officers accountable for repeated misconduct. - [Dreamers are #HereToStay](https://www.himesforcongress.com/dreamers-are-heretostay/) - Today is a victory for our Dreamers as the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration illegally ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This ruling upholds protections for almost 700,000 Dreamers; a win for DACA recipients and their families. - [We have Pride](https://www.himesforcongress.com/we-have-pride/) - Every June, we come together to celebrate Pride Month and honor our victories: from marriage equality to better workplace protections to overturning "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and then we recommit to continuing the fight for equal rights. - [Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes Endorses Joe Biden](https://www.himesforcongress.com/connecticut-congressman-jim-himes-endorses-joe-biden/) - Today, Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden... - [Moving beyond impeachment.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/moving-beyond-impeachment/) - We might be disheartened. That’s understandable. But, we must refocus. We must reactivate. For 240 years, all that we have won together as a country was won in the face of adversity, anxiety, and the temptation to just give up. - [My votes to reassert Congressional authority for war powers](https://www.himesforcongress.com/my-votes-to-reassert-congressional-authority-for-war-powers/) - I'm very proud of two votes we took in the House to reassert our Constitutional authority regarding any declarations of war that risks American lives and our national security. - [My vote for impeachment today.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/my-vote-for-impeachment-today/) - Before casting my vote today on impeachment, I read the articles, studied the evidence and listened to public testimony in hearings from credible witnesses who have served this country with honor. The facts are not in dispute. - [Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress](https://www.himesforcongress.com/abuse-of-power-and-obstruction-of-congress/) - This morning, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. I wanted to take a moment to write to you about this very serious moment in our country's history and what will happen next. - [This week's impeachment inquiry hearings.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/this-weeks-impeachment-inquiry-hearings/) - During last week's stunning hearings, the House Intelligence Committee heard from dedicated public servants with deep wells of experience serving our country. Ambassador William Taylor, Deputy Assistant Secretary George Kent and former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch displayed courage and honor as they came forward to answer questions and explain what happened. - [The next phase in the impeachment inquiry](https://www.himesforcongress.com/the-next-phase-in-the-impeachment-inquiry/) - This week begins the next phase of uncovering the full extent of President Donald Trump's abuse of power when he extorted a new and vulnerable Ukrainian president. - [A clear abuse of power.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/a-clear-abuse-of-power/) - The compelling evidence and testimony we heard from the President's own diplomats makes the obvious even more clear. President Donald Trump abused the power of the presidency for his own personal gain and placed his own political interests above national security interests. - [Devastating consequences in Syria](https://www.himesforcongress.com/statement-devastating-consequences-in-syria/) - The President’s contradictory actions, admiration for dictatorial strongmen and incoherent strategy on display this past week in Syria have led to victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his client, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Asaad. - [STATEMENT: This is an impeachable offense.](https://www.himesforcongress.com/this-is-an-impeachable-offense/) - I first announced my support for an impeachment inquiry several months ago, a decision I did not make lightly. I listened to my constituents and came to the conclusion Donald Trump had committed numerous impeachable offenses. - [The Hill: "Rep. Jim Himes: Trump discussing Biden in call with Ukraine's president 'an impeachable offense'"](https://www.himesforcongress.com/rep-jim-himes-trump-discussing-biden-in-call-with-ukraine-president-is-an-impeachable-offense/) - Monday said that it would be "an impeachable offense" for President Trump to discuss former Vice President Joe Biden during a phone call with the Ukrainian president. - [CT Mirror: "CT lawmakers join Ukraine-driven shift toward Trump impeachment"](https://www.himesforcongress.com/ct-lawmakers-join-to-call-for-impeachment/) - Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation are re-evaluating their positions on impeachment following revelations by President Donald Trump that he discussed former Vice President Joseph Biden and his son with Ukraine’s leader. - [Greenwich Time: "Himes calls on Greenwich crowd to ‘raise our voices’ to help migrants"](https://www.himesforcongress.com/greenwich-time-himes-calls-on-greenwich-crowd-to-raise-our-voices-to-help-migrants/) - A crowd of nearly 250 people gathered together at a vigil in Greenwich on Friday night to protest what they called the Trump administration’s inhumane treatment of migrants at America’s southern border. - [Hartford Courant: "Rep. Jim Himes becomes first member of Connecticut delegation to support impeachment, calling Trump’s behavior 'illegal' and 'unconstitutional'"](https://www.himesforcongress.com/hartford-courant-rep-jim-himes-becomes-first-member-of-connecticut-delegation-to-support-impeachment-calling-trumps-behavior-illegal-and-unconstitutional/) - In a break with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leadership, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes Monday became the first member of Connecticut’s congressional delegation to support the impeachment of President Donald Trump. - [Congressman Jim Himes Discusses Robert Mueller and Michael Cohen With Lawrence O'Donnell On MSNBC](https://www.himesforcongress.com/congressman-jim-himes-discusses-robert-mueller-and-michael-cohen-with-lawrence-odonnell-on-msnbc/) - Congressman Jim Himes discusses the Mueller investigation with Lawrence O'Donnell and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on MSNBC on February 21, 2019. - [Ridgefield Press: Congressman Himes visits Ridgefield Library, Aldrich Museum](https://www.himesforcongress.com/ridgefield-press-congressman-himes-visits-ridgefield-library-aldrich-museum/) - At the Aldrich, the Congressman met with Executive Director Cybele Maylone and toured the museum viewing exhibitions composed of work created by current and former inmates of Connecticut’s prison system, along with exhibitions of established and emerging artists. - [Hartford Courant: "Jim Himes disagrees with Democrats’ boycott of Fox News for presidential primary debates"](https://www.himesforcongress.com/hartford-courant-jim-himes-disagrees-with-democrats-boycott-of-fox-news-for-presidential-primary-debates/) - U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., told CNN Monday that he disagreed with a boycott ordered by the Democratic National Committee of Fox, which was the focus of a scathing report by the New Yorker last week in which one source referred to the Rupert Murdoch-owned network as the closest thing the U.S. has to “state television.” - [Politico: "Himes: Mueller report needs to be made public for closure"](https://www.himesforcongress.com/politico-himes-mueller-report-needs-to-be-made-public-for-closure/) - Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, on Sunday said that the upcoming report from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe must be made public because "everything about this has become political." - [Greenwich Time: "Himes: The nation must find a way to become united again"](https://www.himesforcongress.com/greenwich-time-himes-the-nation-must-find-a-way-to-become-united-again/) - Finding common ground as a politically divided nation is the biggest challenge U.S. Rep. Jim Himes believes the country will face in the coming years. - [Stamford Advocate: "It’s not delivery, it’s Jim Himes: Congressman moonlights at pizzeria"](https://www.himesforcongress.com/stamford-advocate-its-not-delivery-its-jim-himes-congressman-moonlights-at-pizzeria/) - Jim Himes got to relive his teenage years Tuesday by making a pepperoni pie at one of the city’s downtown pizzerias. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.himesforcongress.com/) - A Fighter for the People of Connecticut's 4th District - [Take Action](https://www.himesforcongress.com/act/) - Get Involved Action Center Join Team Himes Our grassroots network of volunteers for my re-election campaign is growing. But we need your help. Our team will need help canvassing, making phone calls and setting up for events and writing letters to the editor. Every effort matters. 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Jim is dedicated to upholding the legacy of skilled, active global leadership, ensuring the safety of every American, strengthening our partnerships, and investing in national security.Keeping the United - [Economy & Jobs](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/economy-jobs/) - On the Issues Economy & Jobs Business Innovation Few districts are home to such a diverse group of businesses as CT-04, from Fortune 100 companies to small, family-owned businesses. Jim knows that fostering innovation is the only way forward to support entrepreneurs, give small businesses resources for growth, and keep our local economy strong. Invest - [Transportation](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/transportation/) - On the Issues Transportation Investing in Local Transportation and Infrastructure A safe and efficient transportation infrastructure is the cornerstone of our region’s economic development: By innovating and implementing a long-term regional vision, we can move people between work and home faster, get products to market more efficiently, provide ideal conditions for economic growth, and create - [Healthcare & Social Security](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/healthcare-social-security/) - On the Issues Healthcare & Social Security Providing Quality, Affordable Healthcare Jim fights every day to make Medicare sustainable for future generations, improve the Affordable Care Act, which ensured millions of Americans’ health coverage, and prioritize access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans.Jim fought to help pass and make law the Inflation Reduction Act, - [Meet Jim Himes](https://www.himesforcongress.com/about/) - Your Congressman Meet Jim Himes Since his election to Congress in 2008, Jim Himes has served as a thoughtful, independent leader who’s delivered for working families while standing up for our values. Born in Peru to American parents, Jim spent his childhood in Peru and Colombia, where his father worked for the Ford Foundation. At - [Women’s Issues](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/womens-issues/) - On the Issues Women's Issues Reproductive Freedom In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, taking away federal protections for a woman’s right to choose. Since then, dozens of states have implemented near, if not full, abortion bans.Jim knows a woman’s right to choose is paramount. He’s stood against Republican attempts to defund family - [Common Sense Gun Safety](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/common-sense-gun-safety/) - On the Issues Common Sense Gun Safety Every day, 100 Americans are killed by guns and hundreds more are injured. But the effects of gun violence impact all of us, every single day. Inaction is unacceptable. Jim is proud to fight for common sense gun safety legislation, including implementing background checks, no fly no buy, - [Veterans](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/veterans/) - On the Issues Veterans Improving Veterans’ Care Jim fully supports funding and enhancing healthcare access, systems, and benefits for veterans. Our veterans deserve to get the care and benefits they’ve earned, period. That means reducing the shameful backlog of disability claims at the VA and improving and expanding care that the VA provides. A New Focus on - [Education](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/education/) - On the Issues Education 21st Century Education America’s schools were once the envy of the world, and they will be again. The long-term success of the American economy lies in the strength of our education system. Jim is working to ensure that our students are learning the skills they need to compete, innovate, and succeed. - [Voting Rights](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/voting-rights/) - On the Issues Voting Rights Protecting Voting Rights Our democracy has come under attack over the past few years, and now more than ever, we need to do everything we can to protect and expand voting rights. Jim has cosponsored multiple bills to address and protect voting rights, and will continue doing everything he can - [LGBTQ Rights](https://www.himesforcongress.com/priorities/lgbtq-rights/) - On the Issues LGBTQ Rights As a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Jim is immensely proud of the progress we’ve made towards ensuring equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.Since he was first elected, we’ve seen the end to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Defense of Marriage Act. 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