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James A. Himes

Democrat U.S. House • Connecticut 04 · Connecticut 04
State
Connecticut
Salary
$174,000/year
1642
Recorded Votes
179
Became Law
9
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Last won: 2024 (61.1%, +23.8pt) Terms served: 9 Term length: 2 years

James A. Himes is a Democratic Representative representing Connecticut's 4th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 9th term, they have cast 1642 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 9 bills. They won their 2024 election with 61.1% of the vote, a 23.8-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

1642 Votes 179 Laws 9 Bills Sponsored 61.1% 2024 Win 9 Terms 2026 Re-election
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119-hres1189 2026-04-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

Conference Nay
119-hres1174 2026-04-15 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Committee Nay

Connecticut Congressional Delegation

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Richard Blumenthal
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Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 5 Democratic
Jim Himes
Jim Himes U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 4 Democratic
Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 2 Democratic
John Larson
John Larson U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 1 Democratic
Rosa L. DeLauro
Rosa L. DeLauro U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 3 Democratic