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2137 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0704
Campaign Finance (2026)
Funding Sources
Top Industries
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
James A. Himes is a Democratic Representative from Connecticut's 4th District who serves as the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Background
James A. Himes was born on July 5, 1966. Before entering politics, he worked at Goldman Sachs as a banker in Latin America and New York, eventually rising to the position of vice president. He also served as a commissioner and board chairman for the Greenwich Housing Authority and held board positions with several community organizations, including Aspira of Connecticut and the Fairfield County Community Foundation.
Political career
Before entering federal office, James Himes served as a commissioner and board chairman for the Greenwich Housing Authority and was an elected member of the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation. He has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 4th congressional district since 2009. Throughout his tenure in the House of Representatives, he has remained a member of the Democratic Party.
Current focus
Himes, James A. represents the 4th congressional district of CT in the U.S. House. Himes, James A. is the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. They also serve on the House Committee on Financial Services. They have sponsored 28 bills in the current House, including H.R. 7792; H.R. 3542; H.R. 3395.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
118th Congress
Legislative Activity
28
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes