WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Jim Himes released the following statement: “The Attorney General of the United States must have strong judgement, moral character, and a deep respect for the law. As almost all members of Congress know, Matt Gaetz has none of those things. What he does have is unconditional loyalty to Donald Trump and a w... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Jim Himes released the following statement on the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar: “Justice has finally been delivered to Yahya Sinwar, who planned and executed the terrorist attack that killed more than a thousand innocent Israelis on October 7th, 2023, and who has repeatedly sabotaged efforts to reach... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Jim Himes released the following statement: “The statement released today by ODNI and FBI makes clear that there is no evidence that anyone affiliated with the Biden campaign responded to the online actor who dangled illegally obtained emails, an online actor that we now know is an Iranian cutout. Thankful... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Jim Himes released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s effort to counter election interference by the Russian government: “Today, the Administration took a series of actions to disrupt efforts by Russia to interfere in our elections and undermine trust in our democratic institutions. The ... Read More »
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement regarding the release of American prisoners wrongfully detained in Russia: “I applaud President Biden for negotiating the successful release of four wrongfully imprisoned Americans— Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza. For too l... Read More »
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement on the 100 Days Until Election 2024 report issued by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence: “The election security update from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence confirms that a range of foreign actors, especially Russia, are again s... Read More »
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement regarding the federal investigation into the assassination attempt against Donald Trump: “Yesterday, Chairman Turner and I were briefed by the FBI regarding their investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump at his political rally over ... Read More »
House Intelligence Committee Advances FY25 Intelligence Authorization Act Washington, D.C., June 12, 2024 The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence passed the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which authorizes funding for the United States Intelligence Community (IC). The measure was passed unanimously by voice. “As America’s adversaries become more emboldened,... Read More »
Washington, DC — House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (H.R. 7888). “Today, the House took a major step forward for our country. The FISA reauthorization passed today is a strong, bipartisan bill to reform and reauthorize our most important forei... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) received the Publius Award for leadership and bipartisanship in government from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC). “We are entering a period where the threats are extraordinary domestically and internationally,” said Chairman Mike Turner... Read More »
Washington, DC — House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) today delivered the following opening statement at the Committee’s annual hearing on worldwide threats: -Remarks as Delivered- Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome to our distinguished panel – and in particular to General Haugh and General Kruse, who are joining today for the first time as the new di... Read More »
Washington DC — Representative Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today issued the following statement regarding the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny: “Alexei Navalny was imprisoned and died in captivity because he refused to give up on a vision of a free and democratic Russia. He could have lived in exile but chose to return to Russ... Read More »
Washington DC — Representative Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today issued the following statement: “The Intelligence Community reports on threats every day – that’s their job. The classified intelligence product that the House Intelligence Committee called to the attention of Members last night is a significant one, but it is not a cause for pan... Read More »
Washington DC — Representative Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today issued the following statement regarding the passage of a significant national security package through the Senate. The legislation passed with a bipartisan vote of 70-29. “After months of delay, a large bipartisan majority in the Senate has finally passed a critical national sec... Read More »
Washington DC — Representative Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today issued the following statement on the report released by Special Counsel Hur: “The proper handling of classified information is of critical concern to the Intelligence Committee because failure to do so can threaten national security and sources and methods. Classified informatio... Read More »
