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Pending vote119-hjres-152
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
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119-hr-2913·Consistent
Ukraine Support Act
88/100
What they said
Oct 19, 2026
The delegation criticizes the President's waiver of Russia sanctions, argues that enforcement should not be left to presidential discretion, and calls on the Senate to take up the Ukraine Support Act with stronger waiver and congressional review provisions.
The statement calls on the Senate to take up the Ukraine Support Act and says it would have set a higher bar for sanctions waivers and required congressional review, which the bill's sanctions provisions broadly reflect. The representative's YES vote on passage of that same bill is directionally aligned with this position, though the bill covers many additional subjects (aid, reconstruction, NATO) that the statement does not address.
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A national law should protect access to abortion in every state.
“Jim stood against Republican attempts to defund family planning, and he opposed multiple efforts to ban abortion at the federal level.”
Passage votes where James A. Himes broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
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Cross-aisle votes
119-hres-1335·Jun 11, 2026·89% of D voted NO
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
Connecticut House Delegation Statement on President Trump Waiving Russia Sanctions - Congressman Jim Himes
Position: The delegation criticizes the President's waiver of Russia sanctions, argues that enforcement should not be left to presidential discretion, and calls on the Senate to take up the Ukraine Support Act with stronger waiver and congressional review provisions.
New Haven, CT — Today, U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) responded to recent news that President Trump waived sanctions on Russia:
“Last month, we warned that the Senate’s sanctions bill left enforcement to the discretion of a President who has repeatedly demonstrated he is unwilling to stand up to Russia. He has proved us right. Less than a month after signing these sanctions into law, President Trump waived them before they could take effect.
“It did not have to be this way. The Ukraine Support Act, which passed the House in June, paired the authorization of military aid for Ukraine with sanctions that could actually be enforced. It set a higher bar for any waiver, required advance notice to Congress, and gave Congress the power to review sanctions relief for Putin. That is exactly the accountability we needed to ensure this President could not waive sanctions on a whim.
“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.”
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $75.3 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut - Congressman Jim Himes
Position: The delegation announces $75.3 million in LIHEAP funding for Connecticut for FY27 and opposes the administration's proposed elimination of the program.
NEW HAVEN, CT — Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced over $75.3 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to Connecticut for FY27 allocated through the Continuing Resolution. This funding comes after the Trump Administration’s proposed FY27 budget included the elimination of the LIHEAP program and as Connecticut families are dealing with skyrocketing costs to heat their homes due to the war in Iran.
“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. As a delegation, we have fought to protect and strengthen LIHEAP, especially under threats of elimination by President Trump. We are proud to have secured $75.3 million for Connecticut’s first round of funding from LIHEAP – one of the earliest releases of funding in years. We will continue to deliver the resources Connecticut families depend on and defend this funding from this administration’s attacks so no one has to choose between heating their home and buying groceries,” said the delegation
Connecticut residents can apply for energy assistance through the Connecticut Department of Social Services, available here.
Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support - Congressman Jim Himes
Position: The release supports advancing the TRAPS Act, which would create an interagency federal task force to combat financial scams, and urges a full House floor vote on the bill.
Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Financial Services Committee voted 49-0 to advance Rep. Jim Himes’ Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (TRAPS) Act. The bill, which would create an interagency federal task force of experts from across government and the private sector dedicated to combatting financial scams, now awaits consideration before the full House of Representatives.
“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,” said Rep. Himes. “I’m ecstatic that the TRAPS Act passed out of committee with overwhelming bipartisan support as now, more than ever, we need to bring to bear a whole-of-government approach that combats financial schemes, protects our citizens, and supports victims of fraud. There’s no time to waste: let’s put this bill to a full vote.”
The task force created by the TRAPS Act, co-led by Rep. Zach Nunn (IA-03), would examine emerging fraud trends, including increasingly sophisticated romance and investment scams, identify effective prevention strategies, improve coordination across the public and private sectors, and recommend legislative and regulatory solutions to better protect consumers. The bill’s passage out of committee comes at a critical moment: the Federal Trade Commission reports that consumers lost approximately $16 billion to fraud in 2025, a 25% increase from 2024.
Beyond receiving unanimous support in committee, the TRAPS Act also earned praise from the private sector.
“Representatives Jim Himes and Zach Nunn deserve credit for recognizing a simple truth: criminals share information, exploit gaps and constantly evolve and those working to stop them must be equally coordinated,” said Early Warning CEO Cameron Fowler. “The TRAPS Act will help turn the collective expertise of regulators, law enforcement and industry into action. We have seen the impact of coordination: over the past four years, Early Warning has helped financial institutions stop approximately $16.4 billion in potential fraud. Extending that collaboration across the broader ecosystem will help identify emerging threats sooner and better protect American consumers and small businesses.”
“Defeating today’s sophisticated payment fraud and scams requires a cross-sector strategy,” said Chris Sparks, Head of Card Fraud, Capital One. “By authorizing a dedicated task force, the TRAPS Act creates the public-private framework necessary to disrupt financial criminals and safeguard everyday consumers. Capital One commends Representatives Nunn and Himes for advancing their bipartisan bill through committee markup, and we look forward to supporting its passage on the House floor.”
ICYMI: “No Administration…More Communist than the Trump Administration:” Himes Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent at Hearing - Congressman Jim Himes
Position: Rep. Himes criticizes the Trump administration's government ownership stakes in private companies, tariff regimes, and bond market interventions as market interventions, and questions how they differ from communism.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump Administration’s repeated market interventions. Rep. Himes challenged him to explain how the President’s economic agenda – assuming government ownership stakes in 39 private companies, manipulating prices through unpredictable tariff regimes, and a failed intervention in the bond market – differs from the core tenets of communism.
An excerpt of Rep. Himes’ line of questioning of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a House Financial Services Committee Hearing held on September 15, 2026:
HIMES: The government now owns thirty-nine companies. The government has imposed tariffs. I don't like tariffs. Whether you think they're a good idea or bad idea, they are an intervention in the free market…
The President recently offered five thousand dollars for a vote. Now,to thosein the legal world, that would be called a bribe, but you could think of it as an intervention in political markets. And by the way, I have no doubt that if I walk down there right now and said, "I will pay you five thousand dollars if you focus your buying on the three-year treasury," that conversation would end with me in handcuffs.
But the question I have for you, Mr. Secretary, relates to your intervention in the markets. And I'm not going to ask you to agree with me here, but I can think of no administration in the last 50 years that is quite as communist as the Trump administration. Constant interventions in the operations of the free market.
Rep. Himes’ full questioning of Secretary Bessent can be viewed here.
Himes Statement on Recent ICE Activity in Connecticut
Position: Criticizes recent ICE detentions of parents in Connecticut, arguing the operations lack a public safety rationale and calling for accountability for ICE and the Administration.
Bridgeport, CT — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement regarding recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations throughout Connecticut, including in Stamford and Bridgeport:
"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. I’ll keep fighting to hold ICE and this Administration accountable and support the immigrant communities here in Connecticut and across the country."
Himes, Gottheimer, Pappas Introduce Bill to Prevent Double Taxation of Remote Workers
Position: Introduces the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act, which would set a federal standard that bars states from taxing nonresidents' income earned while they were not physically present in the state, to prevent double taxation of remote workers.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), and Chris Pappas (NH-01), introduced the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act. The bill would establish a uniform standard for taxing income based on physical presence in a state. In doing so, the bill prohibits a state from taxing a nonresident’s income earned when the individual was not physically in that state.
“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,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Providing a uniform federal standard for taxing remote workers is a commonsense proposal that would ensure Connecticut teleworkers can continue to contribute to our national economy without being unfairly subjected to double taxation. For the millions of Americans who earn their livings from their home offices, let’s right this wrong once and for all.”
"This is a no-brainer. Jersey families who work remotely shouldn't get hit with a tax bill from a state they never stepped foot in," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. "We're going to make sure hardworking Jersey families keep more of their hard-earned money instead of getting double-taxed for doing their jobs from their kitchen table.”
“Granite Staters do not pay an income tax in New Hampshire, and they certainly should not be forced to pay one to another state,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “Every dollar that families can keep in their pocket matters, and workers must be protected from an unfair, out-of-state income tax. The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act would protect those teleworking for a company in a state different from the one they reside in from over-taxation. I will continue to fight for tax fairness for all.”
You can view the full text of the bill here.
Himes Leads Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Government Information
Position: The release supports the NO PROFIT Act, a bill that would bar social media companies from selling faster, subscription-based access to government employees' communications containing material information, and criticizes the Administration for allegedly selling advance access to government announcements on Truth Social.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC), introduced the No Preferential Release of Federal Information for Transactions (NO PROFIT) Act, a bill that would bar social media companies from offering faster, subscription-based access to government employees’ accounts that communicate material information. He was joined by five FSC members: Representatives Brad Sherman (CA-32), Bill Foster (IL-11), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Sam Liccardo (CA-16). The bill is a House companion to Senator Mark Warner’s (D-VA) NO PROFIT Act, introduced in the Senate on August 3, 2026.
“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,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Unable to end its disastrous war with Iran or make any meaningful dent in the cost-of-living crisis, this Administration has reverted to the one thing it seems to accomplish consistently: making money for the President, his family, and his cronies, the American people be damned. I’m proud to lead the House version of the NO PROFIT Act, thank Senator Warner for his leadership, and urge my colleagues to support this legislation so we can stop this scheme in its tracks.”
"The President's latest corrupt scheme, selling early access to his government Truth Social posts at the expense of the American people, is crony capitalism at its worst. The public deserves to hear from their elected officials first, not wall street traders," said Congressman Brad Sherman. “I am glad to join Congressman Himes in introducing the NO PROFIT Act to put a stop to Trump's scheme to turn government statements into a paid subscription service.”
“Once again, Donald Trump is using the power of the presidency to enrich himself and his family, putting his private financial interests ahead of the American public," said Congressman Bill Foster. “Wealthy investors and trading firms shouldn’t be able to pay for special access to Trump's—or any public official's—social media posts. I’m proud to join Congressman Himes and my colleagues on the Financial Services Committee in introducing the NO PROFIT Act to stop this corruption and protect the integrity of our financial markets and our government.”
"Hawking early access to insider information to turn a profit is ridiculously corrupt. When the President takes part in this practice, it moves beyond corrupt and becomes outrageous and blatantly unconstitutional," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. "If you work for the public, you don't get a head start on the facts or use them to line your pockets. This bill guarantees that everyone gets the same information at the same time, no exceptions. That’s the way it should be — no ifs, ands, or buts.”
“It should shock no one that Donald Trump is using his office to prop up his failing business and squeeze every dollar out of his soon-to-be lame duck presidency for personal gain,” said Congressman Sean Casten. "Selling early access to the President’s market-moving announcements is textbook insider trading. This bill will ensure that information from government officials is communicated fairly and evenly, preserving public trust in U.S. financial markets.”
“Politicians must not convert public office into a putrescent platform for pay-per-view profiteering. We need the NO PROFIT Act to put an end to the Grifter-in-Chief’s latest scheme,” said Congressman Sam Liccardo.
The NO PROFIT Act is a legislative response to Truth Social’s launch of Truth API, a subscription-based data feed costing as much as $100,000 monthly per license that provides subscribers with advance access to posts from 10 of the platform’s most influential accounts, including President Trump’s. The legislation would make it illegal for a person to knowingly trade in securities, commodities, swaps, or prediction market contracts if the person is doing so on the basis of material information obtained through prioritized access to an account.
According to regulatory filings, President Trump is the largest shareholder of Trump Media & Technology Group, holding 114,750,000 stocks in the company currently managed by a trust controlled by his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr.
You can view the full text of the bill here.
A one pager and section-by-section summary of the bill can be found here.
Himes Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jay Clayton - Congressman Jim Himes
Position: The statement criticizes the prior Acting Director of National Intelligence's appointment and conduct, objects to unbriefed ODNI workforce cuts, and expresses disappointment with the confirmed Director's recent actions while calling for apolitical intelligence and congressional oversight.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement:
“Bill Pulte’s tenure as an unqualified and illegally appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence has thankfully ended. His short time in the post coincided with publicly announced cuts to the ODNI workforce that have not been adequately briefed to the Intelligence Committees, as well as the farcical attempt by the President to call into question the results of the 2020 election. I have known Jay Clayton for many years, and in all of our interactions he struck me as a serious person with integrity. That said, I have been disappointed in Mr. Clayton's recent actions, including his role in a now quashed subpoena of New York Times reporters and his unwillingness to clearly state the results of the 2020 election at his confirmation hearing. I hope that Mr. Clayton understands that the highest demand of the ODNI is to provide apolitical intelligence to policymakers, and that politicization of that process will only endanger our national security. I am committed to providing rigorous oversight of the ODNI and the broader intelligence community to ensure they adhere to that mission and to the law.”
Himes, Blumenthal, Murphy, Latimer Demand Army Corps of Engineers Prioritize Byram River Bridge Replacements - Congressman Jim Himes
Position: The lawmakers urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize, expedite remaining reviews for, and provide regular progress updates on the replacement of two Byram River bridges in Greenwich, CT, citing flood risk.
Washington D.C. – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Congressman George Latimer (NY-16), U.S. Representative for Port Chester, NY, sent a letter to Colonel Eric Swenson, Commander of the New York District of the Army Corps of Engineers, calling on him to prioritize the long overdue replacement of two flood-causing Byram River bridges in Greenwich, CT.
“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,” wrote the lawmakers.
The Members of Congress continued: “In September 2021, Hurricane Ida produced eight inches of rain that resulted in flash floods. Many residents of Pemberwick woke up to basements flooded to the ceiling. We were fortunate that no lives were lost. Replacing these bridges is an important component of improving the region's long-term flood resilience and protecting the public as we enter another hurricane season.”
“We urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize the Byram River Bridge project, expedite all remaining reviews and approvals, coordinate closely with Connecticut and New York state and local officials, and provide regular progress updates to Congress. The residents of our region have waited long enough for these critical improvements, and we look forward to working with you to ensure this project advances as expeditiously as possible,” concluded the lawmakers.
Improvements to the West Putnam Avenue and Hillside Avenue bridges, which span the Byram River and contribute to flooding in the Pemberwick neighborhood of Greenwich, were authorized years ago, yet the project remains unfinished. The bridges serve as essential infrastructure, allowing residents, businesses, commuters, and first responders to cross between Greenwich and Port Chester every day.
You can read the full text of the lawmakers’ letter here.
Himes Statement on Supreme Court Gutting the Voting Rights Act
Position: Congressman Himes opposes the Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act and advocates for passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore federal voting protections and prevent racial gerrymandering and voter suppression.
Washington, D.C. — Today, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement:
"The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a monumental achievement in American history. Generations of Black Americans were systematically – often brutally – denied the right to vote until that landmark law finally allowed communities of color to fully participate in our democracy. Today's Supreme Court decision to gut the Voting Rights Act has set us back decades in our collective effort to ensure every American can make their voice heard at the ballot box.
"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. My colleagues and I will not rest until the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is enacted into law so that this country can finally leave its shameful history of race-based disenfranchisement behind."
Permalink: https://himes.house.gov/2026/4/himes-statement-on-supreme-court-gutting-the-voting-rights-act
Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).
Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SYNC PAC)3 contributions$10,000
2.PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFinance3 contributionsAccounting and professional-services PAC — supports candidates aligned with business-friendly tax policy, financial regulation, and professional-services industry interests.AI$10,000
3.FS PAC2 contributions$10,000
4.AVANGRID POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
5.MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE4 contributions$10,000
6.COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE COUNCIL PAC3 contributions$10,000
7.BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE5 contributions$10,000
8.REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE4 contributions$10,000
9.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE (NAIFA PAC)4 contributions$10,000
10.ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFinance4 contributionsAccounting and professional-services PAC — supports candidates aligned with business-friendly tax policy, regulatory efficiency, and professional-services industry interests.AI$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS$18,000
2.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$13,500
3.BLACKSTONE$10,500
4.LHP CAPITAL LLC$8,000
5.FREE + FAIR LITIGATION GROUP$7,000
6.ANTHROPIC$7,000
7.DE SHAW$7,000
8.AI LAB WATCH$7,000
9.ANDURIL INDUSTRIES$7,000
10.LONE PINE CAPITAL$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
