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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 549 · Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4206 · CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 26, 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.
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. 4099 · Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 12 · Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 4083 · Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2025 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 4074 · Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 40 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 4062 · MONARCH Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 20, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Jun 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. 3930 · Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. 3868 · Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 18 · Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3757 · Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 3747 · Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.Res. 473 · Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 3740 · Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3682 · Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R. 3573 · Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 3544 · Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3514 · Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
H.R. 3382 · Small Entity Update Act
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R. 3376 · Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 3277 · Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · Health
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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.