James A. Himes
Representative · CT-4 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2009
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Representative · CT-4 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2009
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
189 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 748 · Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5434 · 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5401 · Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5309 · Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Sep 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced Aug 8, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
H.Res. 627 · Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 4849 · Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 4821 · Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 29, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 4, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 29, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 4796 · Restoring Essential Healthcare Act
Introduced Jul 29, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 29, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 4731 · Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 12, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 4583 · Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 4582 · To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.J.Res. 108 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4509 · NOPAIN for Veterans Act
Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.R. 4430 · Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 25, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R. 4356 · Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 4348 · To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
H.R. 4270 · Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4253 · Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Jun 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4231 · Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.