Biography

Jim Himes, born on July 5, 1966, in Lima, Peru, is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 4th Congressional District since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Himes has been re-elected multiple times, most recently in 2024. He currently serves as the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and is a member of the House Financial Services Committee.

Before his congressional career, Himes was Vice President at Goldman Sachs & Co., focusing on Latin American and telecommunications sectors. He later led the New York City branch of Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit dedicated to urban poverty alleviation and affordable housing.

Himes resides in Greenwich, Connecticut, with his wife, Mary, and their two daughters.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies, Harvard University, 1988
• Master of Philosophy in Latin American Studies, Oxford University, 1990

Political Experience

• U.S. Representative, Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, 2009–present
• Ranking Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
• Member, House Financial Services Committee
• Chair, New Democrat Coalition, 2017–2019
• Chair, National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy Subcommittee, House Financial Services Committee
• Commissioner and Chair, Greenwich Housing Authority
• Member, Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation
• Chair, Greenwich Democratic Town Committee

Throughout his tenure, Himes has focused on issues such as affordable housing, economic development, and national security.