Jim Himes
Sourced recordU.S. House - CT District 04 · Congressional District 4
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James Andrew Himes is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 4th congressional district since 2009. Himes is a member of the Democratic Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
34/35 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 34 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJim Himes is a candidate for U.S. House - CT District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $3,940,033.94 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: ‘3 Huge Lies’: Rep. Jim Himes slams Trump’s speech - MS NOW
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Jim Himes at MoCA Westport Celebrating Congressional Art Competition Winners - The Westport Local Press
- VerifiedNews coverage: CT’s Jim Himes responds to leaked Peter Thiel network records - WSHU
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Jim Himes Supports Passage of Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026 - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Hayes, Courtney, Himes, DeLauro all endorsed by CT Democrats for congressional runs - CT Insider
- VerifiedNews coverage: Jim Himes defends vote to extend surveillance powers under Trump: 'Legitimately controversial' - CT Insider
- VerifiedNews coverage: ‘I've been taking a ton of risk’: Inside Jim Himes’ mission to save a key spy authority - Politico
- VerifiedNews coverage: Protesters call on Rep. Jim Himes to withdraw support for a federal surveillance program - Connecticut Public
- VerifiedNews coverage: Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026 - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Three Time’s a Charm? Dr. Michael Goldstein to Challenge Jim Himes for CT’s 4th Congressional District - Greenwich Free Press
- VerifiedNews coverage: Christ Church to Host Free Talk with Congressman Jim Himes: “Is the U.S. More or Less Secure in 2026?” - Greenwich Free Press
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gang of Eight member Rep. Jim Himes discusses being briefed ahead of US strikes in Iran - CT Insider
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Jim Himes Announces Over $12 Million in Federal Funding for Southwestern Connecticut Projects - Quiver Quantitative
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-03-04: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-07-22: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2024-10-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2023-11-14: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2024-12-05: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-802, Part I.
2023-09-18: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-09-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2023-05-16: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-06-06: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Public Statements
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llution-in-communities-near-federal-highways/">Representatives Himes, Williams Introduce Legislation to Reduce Noise Pollution in Communities Near Federal Highways May 13, 2026 | Press Releases Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced the introduction of the Negating Neighborhood Noise Act, legislation that would allow... April 29, 2026 | Press Releases Washington, DC— Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
ttps://himes.house.gov/2026/04/29/himes-statement-on-house-passage-of-fisa-702-reauthorization/">Himes Statement on House Passage of FISA 702 Reauthorization April 29, 2026 | Press Releases Washington, DC— Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Jim Himes today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to... April 29, 2026 | Press Releases Washington, D.C. — Today, following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Ca
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