Connecticut House Delegation Statement on President Trump Waiving Russia Sanctions

Connecticut delegation criticized President Trump for waiving Russia sanctions before implementation.

“The Senate should take up the Ukraine Support Act now, and every Republican who voted for these sanctions should join us in demanding the President enforce them. The Ukrainian people are being abandoned by President Trump – we cannot allow this to happen.”

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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $75.3 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut

Announced $75.3 million in LIHEAP funding for Connecticut families.

“LIHEAP is a lifeline to nearly 100,000 Connecticut families, including children and seniors, helping them to heat their homes. As this war of choice in Iran causes oil costs to soar, more and more families will struggle to afford their utility bills.”

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Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support

Advanced bipartisan bill to create federal task force combating financial scams and AI-powered fraud.

“Scammers have always been a contemptible part of our financial reality, but AI-powered voice cloning and deepfakes have turbo-charged the tools they have at their disposal to swindle Americans – especially seniors – out of their hard-earned money”

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ICYMI: “No Administration…More Communist than the Trump Administration:” Himes Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent at Hearing

Questioned Treasury Secretary on Trump administration market interventions.

“I will pay you five thousand dollars if you focus your buying on the three-year treasury”

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Himes Statement on Recent ICE Activity in Connecticut

Criticized ICE operations detaining immigrants at schools and workplaces in Connecticut.

“ICE’s detention of parents as they drop their children off at school or head to work is plainly and flatly despicable. It has nothing to do with public safety — it’s cruelty for cruelty’s sake. We cannot accept these shock tactics as normal.”

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Himes, Gottheimer, Pappas Introduce Bill to Prevent Double Taxation of Remote Workers

Introduced bill to establish uniform federal standard for taxing remote workers.

“Remote work has become a mainstay of the modern American economy and yet state tax rules have yet to catch up to our new reality”

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Himes Leads Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Government Information

Introduced bill to bar social media companies from selling advance access to government information.

“By any standard, this is the most corrupt Administration in modern American history, but auctioning off advance access to government announcements on Truth Social is one of the most brazen attempts at self-enrichment yet”

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Himes Statement on Passing of Nancy Wyman

Released statement mourning the passing of former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman.

“Nancy Wyman was a force in Connecticut politics. She was a warm, generous person whose friendship and kindness touched countless people across our state.”

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Himes Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jay Clayton

Stated concerns about Jay Clayton's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence regarding election integrity.

“Bill Pulte’s tenure as an unqualified and illegally appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence has thankfully ended.”

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Himes, Blumenthal, Murphy, Latimer Demand Army Corps of Engineers Prioritize Byram River Bridge Replacements

Sent letter to Army Corps of Engineers requesting prioritization of flood-prone bridge replacements.

“As Members of Congress representing communities in Connecticut and New York that are directly impacted by the hydrodynamics of Byram River and its bridges, we write to express our serious concern regarding the continued delays to the years-long plan to replace the U.S. Route 1 bridges”

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Himes Votes Against NDAA Hegseth Slush Fund

Voted against fiscal 2027 defense authorization bill citing excessive Pentagon spending and Iran war funding.

“I will not support this blank check to further an unnecessary and illegal war that puts Americans in harm’s way, or the regressive culture war amendments that have been tacked on to the bill.”

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UK Caucus Co-Chairs, Himes, Wilson, Amo, and Rouzer, Statement on Appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

UK Caucus co-chairs congratulated Andy Burnham on appointment as Prime Minister of United Kingdom.

“We would like to extend our congratulations to Prime Minister Andy Burnham on his appointment to lead His Majesty’s government. We look forward to working together to further strengthen U.S.-UK relations and preserve the special relationship between our two countries.”

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Connecticut Delegation Leads Rail Corridor Lawmakers in Calling for Sustained Federal Railway Improvement Funding

Led 25+ lawmakers requesting sustained federal funding for passenger rail projects.

“Major rail infrastructure projects often take years to move from conception to completion. Because these investments require long-term planning and sustained commitments, uncertainty in future funding can delay project delivery and increase costs”

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Himes Delivers on Housing Affordability, Congress Passes Landmark Housing Legislation

Celebrated passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act including two of his bills.

“The overwhelming bipartisan vote in favor of this bill signals what we all know to be true: the housing crisis isn’t a Republican or Democrat problem, it’s an American problem”

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Himes Votes Against Giving ICE and Border Patrol a $70 Billion Blank Check

Voted against $70 billion in unrestricted funding for ICE and Border Patrol.

“What did the $140 billion Congressional Republicans gave to ICE and CBP last year get the American people? Renée Good and Alex Pretti murdered in Minneapolis, protestors brutalized by masked agents, children separated from their families, and immigrant communities terrorized across the country.”

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Himes Votes to Pass Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act

Voted to pass bipartisan Ukraine Support Act authorizing defense funding and Russia sanctions.

“The Ukrainians’ fight is our fight— one for democracy and global stability. But our support thus far has been insufficient in substance and overdue in delivery. Last week in Ukraine, I met with President Zelenskyy to discuss the state of the war and to reassure him of the Congress’s ongoing support.”

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Himes Statement on House Vote to Reclaim Congressional War Authority

Stated War Powers Resolution reclaims congressional authority over Trump's Iran war.

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Himes Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank

Released a statement mourning the death of former Congressman Barney Frank.

“Barney’s tenacity and clear-eyed focus on protecting the American people from the worst possible outcomes of the Great Recession set the baseline for how I, and many of my colleagues elected in 2008, would approach our work in this institution.”

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Himes Celebrates House Passage of Legislation to Boost Housing Supply

Celebrated House passage of bipartisan housing legislation including his manufactured housing bill.

“The sky-high cost of housing and the dearth of available homes comes up in almost every conversation I have with my constituents”

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Himes, DeLauro, Ocasio-Cortez, Torres, and Latimer Urge Amtrak to Prioritize Penn Station Access and Reimburse MTA for Delay Costs

Urged Amtrak to prioritize Penn Station Access project and reimburse MTA for delays.

“Providing direct access to Penn Station for the Metro-North riders of Southwestern Connecticut must be a priority for Amtrak”

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Representatives Himes, Williams Introduce Legislation to Reduce Noise Pollution in Communities Near Federal Highways

Introduced bill to allow communities near federal highways to build noise barriers with federal funds.

“Far too many Americans have come to accept highway noise as the grating soundtrack of their lives. A cacophony of car horns, emergency vehicle sirens, and truck engines fills communities all along the I-95 corridor in Southwestern Connecticut, reducing my constituents’ quality of life”

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Himes Statement on Supreme Court Gutting the Voting Rights Act

Criticized Supreme Court decision weakening Voting Rights Act, pledged to fight voter suppression.

“Today’s opinion is an affront to the legacy of Civil Rights heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Congressman John Lewis. With their strength, wisdom, and resolve in mind, House Democrats will fight any and every effort to silence minority voices through racial gerrymandering and voter suppression.”

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Himes Statement on House Passage of FISA 702 Reauthorization

Voted to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

“Today, I voted to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, our country’s most important and irreplaceable foreign intelligence collection tool.”

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UK Caucus Co-Chairs Himes, Amo, Rouzer, and Wilson Statement on King Charles III Joint Address to Congress

UK Caucus co-chairs released statement welcoming King Charles III's address to joint Congress meeting.

“We were honored to welcome His Britannic Majesty King Charles III as he addressed a joint meeting of Congress, celebrating one of the most consequential relationships in modern history, rooted in our shared commitment to freedom and democracy.”

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Himes Statement on Criminal Referral of Impeachment Whistleblower

Defended Ukraine impeachment whistleblower against criminal referral, citing legal protections.

“The whistleblower who made Congress aware of Donald Trump’s efforts to extort Ukraine and falsely smear his opponent followed all the rules and demonstrated courage and principle.”

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