Jim Himes

Jim Himes

17

Years in Office

109

Bills Sponsored

2523

Bills Co-Sponsored

2

Committees

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Finance and Financial Sector22%
Taxation17%
Crime and Law Enforcement17%
International Affairs17%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Jim Himes has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 3542
CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3395
Middle Market IPO Cost Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HR 10026
Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6405
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 5557
Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-802, Part I.

In Committee
HR 5522
Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

In Committee
HR 5440
Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3370
Reclamation of War Powers Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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.

In Committee
HR 2812
Middle Market IPO Cost Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HR 7128
Special Measures to Fight Modern Threats Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 5734
CART Act

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

In Committee
HR 5334
PRIA Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 4267
Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

In Committee
HR 4139
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 2655
Insider Trading Prohibition Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HR 2656
To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

In Committee
HR 1923
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 1457
Reclamation of War Powers Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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.

In Committee
HR 7968
Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7930
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 5852
Weir Farm National Historical Park Redesignation Act

Became Public Law No: 116-305.

Passed
HRES 847
Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HR 3423
National Green Bank Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

In Committee
HR 2641
Free Press Act of 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 2534
Insider Trading Prohibition Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HR 2100
Safe to Tell Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 1731
Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

Active
HR 1193
Reclamation of War Powers Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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.

In Committee
HRES 123
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (text: CR S1218)

In Committee
HR 942
SAFETY Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 6990
PRIA Act of 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 6947
College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 6946
Supporting Early Learning Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 6945
Total Learning Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 6638
Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6324
Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.

Active
HR 6109
SAFETY Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HRES 836
Expressing support for designation of April 24, 2018, as "National Business Traveler Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 5432
To deauthorize a water resources project at Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

In Committee
HRES 699
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2018, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

In Committee
HRES 665
Recognizing the crew of the San Antonio Rose, B-17F, who sacrificed their lives during World War II, and honoring their memory during the week of the 75th anniversary of that tragic event.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HR 4186
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

In Committee
HR 3766
Credit Information Protection Act of 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3634
SERVE Act of 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 470
Recognizing that international education and exchange programs further national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3228
Free Press Act of 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 1448
Reclamation of War Powers Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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.

In Committee
HR 770
American Innovation $1 Coin Act

Became Public Law No: 115-197.

Passed
HRES 44
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

In Committee
HR 6437
Reclamation of War Powers Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Armed 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.

In Committee
HR 6145
Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act of 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 6025
American Innovation $1 Coin Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
Amendment 1282
House Amendment 1282

On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 241 (Roll no. 418).

Not Agreed to (183-241)
Amendment 1231
House Amendment 1231

On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 238 (Roll no. 362).

Not Agreed to (183-238)
HR 5220
Cyber Act of War Act of 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

In Committee
HR 4962
Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

In Committee
HRES 548
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HRES 508
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should use the full authority of his office to convene international negotiations intended to stop the civil war in Syria.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

In Committee
HR 2537
College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

In Committee
HRES 239
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2015 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2108
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Enhancement Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

In Committee
HR 1625
Insider Trading Prohibition Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HRES 67
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2015, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HR 375
Total Learning Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

In Committee
HR 374
Supporting Early Learning Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

In Committee
HR 5674
College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

In Committee
HR 5004
Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
Amendment 800
House Amendment 800

Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Himes amendment (A023). Mr. Latham stated that the Himes amendment proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Active
HRES 598
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2014 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4552
Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Safety Act of 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

In Committee
HR 4499
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Enhancement Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

In Committee
HR 4085
Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

In Committee
HR 3984
Supporting Early Learning Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

In Committee
HR 3983
Total Learning Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 3779
To require the Director of National Intelligence to annually submit reports on violations of law or executive order by personnel of the intelligence community, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

In Committee
HR 3630
Cure for AIDS Act of 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HRES 237
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2013 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 6187
Cure for AIDS Act of 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HR 5615
Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.

In Committee
HR 5323
To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of top-of-the-stove stainless steel cooking ware from the Republic of Korea.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HR 5111
To suspend temporarily the duty on copper peptide (AHK-Cu).

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

In Committee
HR 5110
To suspend temporarily the duty on 1-Methylimidazole.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

In Committee
HR 5109
To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-oxo-4-p-tolylbutyric acid adduct with 4-ethylmorpholine (NEM Salt).

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

In Committee
HR 5108
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-benzothiazolythio butanedioic acid (2BBA).

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

In Committee
HR 5107
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

In Committee
HR 5105
To suspend temporarily the duty on carbonic dihydrazide.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

In Committee
HR 5106
To suspend temporarily the duty on hydrazine hydrate, aqueous solution.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

In Committee
HR 5112
To suspend temporarily the duty on copper peptide (GHK-Cu 1:1).

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

In Committee
Amendment 970
House Amendment 970

On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 245 (Roll no. 103).

Not Agreed to (164-245)
HR 3817
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve the energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 3322
Supporting State Systems of Early Learning Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 3283
Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 512.

Active
HR 2804
To suspend temporarily the duty on stannic oxide.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
Amendment 313
House Amendment 313

On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 240 (Roll no. 350).

Not Agreed to (184-240)
HR 1965
To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes.

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

Active
HR 1615
To suspend temporarily the duty on Gallium metal.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HR 5779
Reduce and End our Deficits Using Commonsense Eliminations in the Agriculture Program Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

In Committee
HRES 1332
Encouraging the continuation and further expansion of sister-city relationships between United States and Haitian municipalities as an essential instrument in the ongoing efforts to rebuild Haiti and restore hope and prosperity to its people.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 5154
Public Housing Energy Savings Act of 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HCONRES 256
Expressing the sense of Congress that any official within the Government of Iran at the level of deputy minister or higher or officer within the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is presumptively ineligible for a travel visa to the United States.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

In Committee

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