Bridgeport Times

Jim Himes, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 4th district since 2009, has recently shared his views on social media regarding current legislative matters. Born in Lima, Peru, and currently residing in Cos Cob, Himes has been vocal about his opposition to certain fiscal policies.

On July 2, 2025, Jim Himes expressed concern over a bill under consideration by stating "And the bill we’re voting on today will make it much worse." This indicates his apprehension about the potential negative impact of the proposed legislation.

Later that day, Himes highlighted issues with the House's current state. He remarked "The House is totally frozen right now." He criticized the addition of $4 trillion to the national debt and the removal of health insurance for 17 million people for tax breaks to wealthy individuals as "A BAD IDEA."

On July 3, 2025, Himes questioned Republican support for a particular bill by noting their prolonged efforts against it. He commented "If this is such a Beautiful bill, why did Republicans in the House ranging from the most moderate (Fitzpatrick) to the fringiest conservative (Massie) just spend 14 hours straight trying to kill it?" His statement underscores skepticism about bipartisan agreement on the bill.

Jim Himes has served in Congress since replacing Chris Shays in 2009. A Harvard University graduate with a BA obtained in 1988, he continues to actively participate in legislative discussions.