James A. Himes
Democrat · CO-4 · House of Representatives
17 years in office
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Committee Assignments (2)
Sponsored Legislation (110)
HR 7792 — Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2026
Introduced 2026-03-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3542 — CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-05-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3395 — Middle Market IPO Cost Act
Introduced 2025-05-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 10026 — Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2024
Introduced 2024-10-22 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
TaxationHR 6405 — Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Introduced 2023-11-14 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5557 — Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Introduced 2023-09-19 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-802, Part I.
International AffairsHR 5522 — Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Introduced 2023-09-18 · 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.
International AffairsHR 5440 — Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act
Introduced 2023-09-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 2812 — Middle Market IPO Cost Act
Introduced 2023-04-25 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3370 — Reclamation of War Powers Act
Introduced 2023-05-16 · 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 7128 — Special Measures to Fight Modern Threats Act
Introduced 2022-03-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5734 — CART Act
Introduced 2021-10-26 · 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.
TaxationHR 4267 — Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
TaxationHR 5334 — PRIA Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-09-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4139 — Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Introduced 2021-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2655 — Insider Trading Prohibition Act
Introduced 2021-04-19 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 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.
Introduced 2021-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
EnergyHR 1923 — Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Introduced 2021-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1457 — Reclamation of War Powers Act
Introduced 2021-03-01 · 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 7968 — Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-08-07 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
TaxationHR 7930 — Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Introduced 2020-08-04 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5852 — Weir Farm National Historical Park Redesignation Act
Introduced 2020-02-11 · Became Public Law No: 116-305.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 847 — Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.
Introduced 2020-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3423 — National Green Bank Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
EnergyHR 2641 — Free Press Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-05-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2534 — Insider Trading Prohibition Act
Introduced 2019-05-07 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2100 — Safe to Tell Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1731 — Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-03-13 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
Finance and Financial Sector—
Introduced 2014-06-09 · 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.
HR 5674 — College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 5004 — Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4552 — Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Safety Act of 2013
Introduced 2014-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
CommerceHR 4499 — Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Enhancement Act
Introduced 2014-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4085 — Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-02-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
TaxationHR 3983 — Total Learning Act
Introduced 2014-02-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 3984 — Supporting Early Learning Act
Introduced 2014-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 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.
Introduced 2013-12-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3630 — Cure for AIDS Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-12-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
HealthHRES 598 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2014 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".
Introduced 2014-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 237 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2013 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".
Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health—
Introduced 2012-03-07 · On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 245 (Roll no. 103).
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Introduced 2011-05-25 · On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 240 (Roll no. 350).
HR 6187 — Cure for AIDS Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
HealthHR 5615 — Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
TaxationHR 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.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Private LegislationHR 5105 — To suspend temporarily the duty on carbonic dihydrazide.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5112 — To suspend temporarily the duty on copper peptide (GHK-Cu 1:1).
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5111 — To suspend temporarily the duty on copper peptide (AHK-Cu).
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5110 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 1-Methylimidazole.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5109 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-oxo-4-p-tolylbutyric acid adduct with 4-ethylmorpholine (NEM Salt).
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5108 — To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-benzothiazolythio butanedioic acid (2BBA).
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5107 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5106 — To suspend temporarily the duty on hydrazine hydrate, aqueous solution.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3817 — To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve the energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2012-01-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EnergyHR 3322 — Supporting State Systems of Early Learning Act
Introduced 2011-11-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 3283 — Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act
Introduced 2011-10-31 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 512.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2804 — To suspend temporarily the duty on stannic oxide.
Introduced 2011-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1965 — To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2011-05-24 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1615 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Gallium metal.
Introduced 2011-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1193 — Reclamation of War Powers Act
Introduced 2019-02-13 · 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 123 — Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Introduced 2019-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (text: CR S1218)
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 942 — SAFETY Act
Introduced 2019-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 6990 — PRIA Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-09-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6947 — College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 6946 — Supporting Early Learning Act
Introduced 2018-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6945 — Total Learning Act
Introduced 2018-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 6638 — Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6324 — Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act
Introduced 2018-07-10 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6109 — SAFETY Act
Introduced 2018-06-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 836 — Expressing support for designation of April 24, 2018, as "National Business Traveler Day".
Introduced 2018-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5432 — To deauthorize a water resources project at Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut.
Introduced 2018-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHRES 699 — Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2018, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Introduced 2018-01-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHRES 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.
Introduced 2017-12-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4186 — Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Introduced 2017-10-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3766 — Credit Information Protection Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-09-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3634 — SERVE Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-08-01 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 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.
Introduced 2017-07-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 3228 — Free Press Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-07-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1448 — Reclamation of War Powers Act
Introduced 2017-03-09 · 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 770 — American Innovation $1 Coin Act
Introduced 2017-01-31 · Became Public Law No: 115-197.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 44 — Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Introduced 2017-01-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 6437 — Reclamation of War Powers Act
Introduced 2016-12-05 · 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.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6145 — Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-09-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
CommerceHR 6025 — American Innovation $1 Coin Act
Introduced 2016-09-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial Sector—
Introduced 2016-07-12 · On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 241 (Roll no. 418).
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Introduced 2016-07-06 · On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 238 (Roll no. 362).
HR 5220 — Cyber Act of War Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
International AffairsHR 4962 — Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
TaxationHRES 548 — Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Introduced 2015-12-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHRES 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.
Introduced 2015-11-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 2537 — College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 1625 — Insider Trading Prohibition Act
Introduced 2015-03-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 375 — Total Learning Act
Introduced 2015-01-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 374 — Supporting Early Learning Act
Introduced 2015-01-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHRES 239 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2015 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".
Introduced 2015-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 67 — Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2015, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Introduced 2015-02-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2108 — Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Enhancement Act
Introduced 2015-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2009-10-22 · On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-10-22 · On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 410 - 6 (Roll no. 806).
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Introduced 2009-09-17 · On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A015) Agreed to by recorded vote: 428 - 2 (Roll no. 713).
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Introduced 2009-05-20 · On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5779 — Reduce and End our Deficits Using Commonsense Eliminations in the Agriculture Program Act
Introduced 2010-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Agriculture and FoodHR 5154 — Public Housing Energy Savings Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4106 — Green Affordable Housing Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3973 — Early Learning Innovation Act
Introduced 2009-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2671 — To authorize the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel M/V GEYSIR.
Introduced 2009-06-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Private LegislationHR 2600 — Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
TaxationHRES 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.
Introduced 2010-05-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 556 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the passage of the Federal Credit Union Act and the vibrant Federal credit union community that was created as a result of this important piece of legislation.
Introduced 2009-06-17 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Finance and Financial SectorHCONRES 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.
Introduced 2010-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Immigration