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Rep. Jim Himes
Democrat from Connecticut – 4th District
Update (1/20/2012): SOPA and PIPA have been indefinitely postponed; see statements by Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Lamar Smith.
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Stance on SOPA |
46 Age |
4 Years served in House |
88.96% % Votes with Party |
| Fax | 202-225-9629 |
| Office | 119 Cannon House Office Building |
| http://twitter.com/jahimes | |
| http://www.facebook.com/CongressmanJimHimes | |
| Official homepage | http://himes.house.gov/ |
| Phone | 202-225-5541 |
Financial Contributions by Industry
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| Industry | Election Cycle | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Computers/Internet | 2010 | $7,864 |
| 2008 | $17,000 | |
| TV/Movies/Music | 2010 | $42,150 |
| 2008 | $36,550 |
Timeline: Rep. Himes and SOPA
A list of statements and legislative actions made by Rep. Himes relating to SOPA. Contact us at sopa[at]propublica.org if you have additions or corrections.
Jan 18, 2012
Reiterates opposition of SOPA "as currently written"
"I oppose SOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act) as currently written. We need to do more to ensure that this legislation protects intellectual property but does not threaten the vitality of the Internet, expose companies to new liabilities or infringe upon Americans’ First Amendment rights."
Source: www.facebook.com
Jan 12, 2012
States opposition to SOPA in its current form
"@johnmccarthy I oppose SOPA in its present form. Important to protect content, but not at expense of internet vibrancy. Hope bill evolves."
Source: twitter.com
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