# Jim Himes **Jim Himes** (b. 1966) is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Connecticut (CT-04, since 2009) and ranking member of the [[House Intelligence Committee]] — a former Goldman Sachs banker who has become the Democrats' principal voice on intelligence oversight, surveillance reform, and disinformation. ## Why he matters for the KB As HPSCI ranking member he is the minority's check (such as it is) on politicized intelligence and surveillance reauthorization fights.