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James A. Himes

James A. Himes

9/20/2025, 7:40 AM

James A. Himes Congressional Service

James A. Himes is a United States Congressman for the state of Connecticut. James currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Connecticut and has served a total of 8 terms in congress.

James A. Himes has participated in over 1460 voting sessions, sponsored over 109 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2465 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

James Himes supports policies aimed at economic growth through innovation, investment in technology, and financial regulation reform. He advocates for tax policies that support middle and working-class families while ensuring fair contributions from corporations and high-income individuals.


Agriculture

Liberal

Himes supports sustainable agricultural practices and policies that promote organic farming, climate resilience, and support for family farms. He emphasizes the importance of environmental sustainability in agricultural policy.


Immigration

Liberal

James Himes advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for DACA recipients. He supports policies that balance border security with humane treatment of immigrants and refugees.


Education

Liberal

Himes supports increasing federal funding for public education, expanding access to early childhood education, and reducing the cost of higher education. He emphasizes the importance of making college more affordable and accessible.


Energy

Liberal

James Himes advocates for a transition to renewable energy sources and energy efficiency improvements. He supports policies that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote investments in clean energy technologies.


Climate change

Liberal

Himes recognizes climate change as a critical issue and supports policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He advocates for investment in renewable energy, reforestation, and international climate agreements.


Healthcare

Liberal

James Himes supports the Affordable Care Act and efforts to expand healthcare access. He advocates for policies that aim to reduce costs and improve the quality of healthcare services, including a public option.


Housing

Liberal

Himes supports affordable housing initiatives and policies that address homelessness. He advocates for federal investments in housing assistance programs and development of affordable rental units.


Transportation

Liberal

James Himes supports investments in public transportation infrastructure and improvements. He advocates for modernization of transport systems and policies that promote sustainable transit solutions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Himes advocates for improved services for veterans, including access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. He supports policies that ensure veterans receive the benefits they have earned.


Voting rights

Liberal

James Himes supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, including opposition to voter ID laws and support for policies that increase accessibility, such as mail-in voting and extended voting periods.

Contact James A. Himes

Phone Number

(202) 225-5541


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2137 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

PROTECT Our Kids Act
Bill HR 1069December 6, 2025
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
Bill HR 1005December 6, 2025
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
Bill HR 1049December 6, 2025
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act
Bill HR 3174December 6, 2025
Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025
Bill HR 2965December 6, 2025
DUMP Red Tape Act
Bill HR 4305December 6, 2025
RED TAPE Act
Bill S 148December 5, 2025
National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
Bill HR 4931December 5, 2025
Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act
Bill S 2273December 5, 2025
GUARD Veterans’ Health Care Act
Bill HR 4077December 5, 2025
CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025
Bill HR 3542May 29, 2025
Middle Market IPO Cost Act
Bill HR 3395July 26, 2025
Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Bill HR 5557December 16, 2024
Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Bill HR 5522December 15, 2023
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Bill HRES 92February 14, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Bill HRES 70February 26, 2025
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Bill HRES 68February 19, 2025
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.
Bill HRES 627August 2, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".
Bill HRES 549July 22, 2025