Ranking Member Himes Offers Amendment to FISA Section 702

Offered amendment requiring court orders for FBI queries on U.S. persons.

“FISA 702 is our nation’s most critical national security tool and the failure to renew it would make all Americans less safe.”

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Himes Statement on Firing of Pam Bondi

Criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General for politicization.

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Himes Statement on FISA 702 Reauthorization

Supported reauthorizing FISA Section 702 with additional reforms while opposing expiration.

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Himes, Pappas, Harder, Liccardo Celebrate Senate Passage of Bill to Expand Home Loan Access

Celebrated Senate passage of bill expanding FHA home loan limits for manufactured homes.

“We need to use every tool at our disposal to address America’s housing crisis. Reforming FHA’s Title I loan program to raise its antiquated loan limits returns a tool to federal housing authorities’ hands which they can use to build more homes across the country.”

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Himes Statement on Iran

Stated Iran strikes are undeclared war requiring Congressional authorization and announced support for War Powers Resolution.

“The President’s own statement acknowledges this is war, and the Constitution requires the Administration to come to Congress for authorization, something it has not done. Next week, the House will vote on a war powers resolution, and I will support that resolution.”

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Dem Leadership, Himes, Meeks, Smith, Khanna Announce Iran WPR Vote Next Week

Announced House Democrats will force vote on Iran War Powers Resolution next week.

“As soon as Congress reconvenes next week, we will compel a vote of the full House of Representatives on the bipartisan Khanna-Massie War Powers resolution. This legislation would require the President to come to Congress to make the case for using military force against Iran.”

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Himes To Speak at People's State of the Union on the National Mall

Announced he will skip Trump's State of the Union to speak at alternative People's State of the Union event.

“I have listened to Democratic and Republican presidents speak on issues that I support, that I question, and that I vehemently disagree with because I believe that bipartisan engagement and respect is a necessity for a functioning democracy.”

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Himes To Speak at People’s State of the Union on the National Mall

Announced he will skip Trump's State of the Union to speak at alternative People's State of the Union event.

“I will not legitimize this Administration’s gross unconstitutional overreach by participating in the President’s propagandist diatribe. Instead, I’ll be attending the People’s State of the Union, where my colleagues and I will focus on the issues that make life better for the American people.”

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Himes Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Praised Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump's tariffs as validating congressional authority.

“Last week, Congress voted to reclaim its authority on tariffs against Canada and today, the Supreme Court validated what we’ve known for almost a year — that the President’s sweeping tariffs were a gross abuse of the law.”

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Himes Secures Millions in Federal Investment for Southwestern Connecticut

Secured over $12 million in federal funding for housing and infrastructure projects.

“One of the best parts of my job is being able to deliver concrete results for my constituents”

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Himes Statement on Government Funding Package

Voted for two-week DHS continuing resolution while demanding accountability for ICE deaths.

“I voted for today’s two-week continuing resolution because shutting down nearly 75 percent of the federal government while those conversations are ongoing would do nothing to restrain ICE officers, who are funded separately by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.”

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Himes Statement on Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Criticized ICE shooting as murder and called for Senate to vote against DHS funding.

“I am sick to my stomach at what appears to be another cold-blooded murder of an American citizen at the hands of ICE agents, and the immediate lies being spun in response by this administration. We are watching the relentless escalation of violence by a lawless authoritarian regime.”

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Himes to Oppose ICE Funding in Homeland Security Bill

Announced opposition to DHS bill funding ICE over agency conduct concerns.

“If my Republican colleagues were genuinely interested in furthering legal and humane immigration efforts, they would have supported meaningful reforms that ensure ICE officers do not threaten the safety or civil liberties of Americans. Instead, we’re voting on a bill that enables an indefensible status quo.”

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Himes Statement on the Federal Reserve

Criticized Trump's attempt to compromise Federal Reserve independence.

“Donald Trump wants to run this country like a dictator— wielding the Department of Justice as a retributive cudgel against anyone who disagrees with him. His attempt to compromise the independence of the Federal Reserve is a grotesque overreach of authority that will only serve to harm American consumers.”

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Himes Votes to Combat Rising Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans

Voted for three-year extension of Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits to lower health insurance costs.

“I hope that a few Republican Senators will show the necessary courage to help Democrats pull this legislation over the finish line. Until then, I will continue working with state and local leaders to ensure that no one in Connecticut is priced out of critical medical care.”

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Himes Statement on Venezuela

Stated Trump's Venezuela military action lacks Congressional authorization and post-conflict strategy.

“Maduro is an illegitimate ruler, but I have seen no evidence that his presidency poses a threat that would justify military action without Congressional authorization, nor have I heard a strategy for the day after and how we will prevent Venezuela from descending into chaos.”

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Himes, Garbarino Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Veteran Suicide

Reintroduced bipartisan bill directing VA to review veteran suicides and identify care gaps.

“Our men and women in uniform deserve the very best when they return home, but the tragically high rate of suicide is a clear sign that we are failing to live up to that standard.”

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Himes Votes to Pass Intelligence and Defense Priorities

Voted to pass FY26 Intelligence Authorization Act with AI and emerging technology provisions.

“This year’s Intelligence Authorization Act is the product of months of bipartisan negotiation”

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Himes Refuses to Compromise on Healthcare

Voted against Republican funding bill that fails to extend ACA premium tax credits.

“I know that my Republican colleagues are hearing the same, and that they are choosing to turn a deaf ear rather than help the people who elected them to Congress.”

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Connecticut Congressional Members Urge Defense Department to Strengthen Investment in Black Hawk Platform

Sent letter to Army Secretary urging continued investment in UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter procurement.

“From air assault to maritime warfare and from search and rescue to domestic emergency response, the Black Hawk has accumulated over 15 million flight hours across diverse environments and punishing conditions”

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Himes Statement on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Welcomed Gaza ceasefire agreement and urged rapid implementation for hostage releases.

“The announcement of a peace agreement is a welcome development that offers hope after more than two years of devastating violence in Israel and Gaza.”

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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Slams Trump Cancellation of Clean Energy Projects

Connecticut delegation slammed Trump administration for canceling $53 million in clean energy grants.

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Himes Statement on Government Shutdown

Criticized Republicans for government shutdown and called for bipartisan spending bill.

“It's time for Republicans to show up, do their jobs, and stop wasting the time and money of the people who elected them to Congress.”

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Himes Votes Against Partisan Budget Gamesmanship

Voted against Republican continuing resolution, criticizing partisan approach to government funding.

“We may soon see young servicemembers in line at food banks, air traffic controllers and TSA agents walking off the job without pay, and the families of federal employees no longer able to make rent.”

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Himes Exhorts Harvard University to Resist Trump’s Ideological Mugging

Sent letter to Harvard University urging resistance to Trump administration policies.

“As a matter of principle, acquiescence is the wrong and dishonorable path. Should the administration do its worst, there will undoubtedly be damage to critical research, uncertainty for staff and students and the pervasive fear upon which authoritarians rely. But Harvard will not stand alone”

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