Jahana Hayes

Middlebury Memorial Day Ceremony Rain didn't stop the Town of Middlebury from coming together for a Memorial Day Ceremony. As we mourn and honor our service members, we are reminded that our freedoms are not inevitable, but the result of extraordinary sacrifice.

Middlebury Veterans Hall Visit Students from Middlebury commemorated Memorial Day by researching local military members, past and present, and creating a Veterans Hall which was on display at Shepardson Community Center. This memorial highlights the humanity, love of country, and strength of those…

Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee Memorial Day Patriotic Services Reflective afternoon with the Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee honoring our fallen heroes, including those who served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service in WWII. Thankful to be surrounded by neighbors friends committed to…

Tariffville Memorial Day Ceremony In Tariffville, we paid tribute to the men and women who never returned home and honor the families they left behind. We are forever grateful for their courage and sacrifice.

SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3699-H3707] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Fresh Meals to Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act , with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick…

Hayes, Pettersen Introduce Bill to Bolster Child Education Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05 ) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act of 2026 , legislation to strengthen teacher preparation programs and…

Hayes Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Teacher Debt Relief Act, legislation to make a technical correction to ensure teachers with five years of classroom service can qualify for…

Meeting with J Street An incredibly thoughtful and nuanced conversation with constituents representing J Street. We talked peace through diplomacy, humanitarian aid to the West Bank, antisemitism, Iran, Voting rights and many other important topics. Grateful to represent such a diverse district…

Kent Library Expansion Project Groundbreaking Ceremony Ended National Library Week with a groundbreaking of the Kent Library Expansion Project. Through public and private support the library is evolving to continue their 100-year tradition of bringing people together and fostering community by…

Service of Life Honoring Sergeant Michael Stokes We pause to honor the life and service of Sergeant Michael Stokes of Danbury, who was honorably discharged from the US Army having obtained the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. With no known next of kin, my office was…

Hayes Leads House Democrats In Condemning Proposed Reorganization of Food, Nutrition, And Consumer Services (FNS) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) , was joined by House Committee on Agriculture…

Hayes Introduces National Teacher Appreciation Week Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced legislation to designate May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week. The legislation affirms that public school teachers should have a seat at…

Hayes Statement on House Passage of Farm Bill WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted no on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The legislation passed out of the House by a vote of 224 to 200. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes released the following statement. "…

Hayes, Markey Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Connect Vulnerable Youth to Educational and Workforce Development Program WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the YouthBuild for the Future Act . This legislation reauthorizes $1…

Hayes Supports Iran War Powers Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted in support of a War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless authorized by Congress. The legislation failed in the House by a vote of 213 to…

Hayes, Warren Introduce Bill to Address Students Emotional, Mental, and Physical Health WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026, which would create an application-based grant…

Meriden YMCA Head Start Program Visit What a great morning at the YMCA Meriden Head Start program. This organization will be expanding available child care slots with a new federal grant from HHS. Effective, comprehensive early childhood education is a crucial investment in our economy and should…

New Britain City Hall Visit An impromptu visit to New Britain City Hall to see Mayor Sanchez and the new City Clerk. It has only been a few months and this Mayor has worked with me to implement COYC and submit several community projects on behalf of our New Britain constituents. Excited about his…

CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley Campus Black History Month Celebration A beautiful celebration of Black history and culture at CT State Naugatuck Valley Community College. Appreciated the opportunity to speak to young people about my time as a student there and the journey from Teacher…

SEIU Locals Meeting SEIU Locals from around the state met with me to voice the top priorities of their members. Cuts to Medicaid, Immigration and affordability were among their concerns. Hearing from workers is so important when considering upcoming legislation.

Hayes Introduces Legislation Addressing Youth Mental Health WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Supporting Trauma Informed Instructional Practices Act , legislation that authorizes grants to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and…

Hayes Statement on U.S. Military Action in Iran WATERBURY, CT - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement regarding the United States military action taken in Iran: "Today, President Trump ordered a large-scale military operation inside Iran. This decision came just…

ARKA Facility Visit ARKA in Danbury provides cutting edge technology to many federal agencies. I visited with Rep. Jim Himes to hear about their work in the aerospace and defense technology industry and the work they do to support the community.

EdAdvance Roundtable Ed Advance provided school based mental health services through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act until the Trump administration illegally rescinded the grants. The funding, staff and crisis hotline have saved lives. We visited today to hear how this disruption, and the…

Hayes, Blumenthal, and Alsobrooks Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) led the introduction of the Social Determinants for Moms Act to identify social determinants of health that influence maternal health outcomes, like…

Hayes Statement on Farm Bill Markup WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The legislation passed out of the House Agriculture Committee on a vote of 34-17. "After over…

Senator Murphy’s St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Happy to stand in for Senator Murphy at his St. Patrick's Day breakfast. This annual tradition honors students from Cheshire High School and brings the community together for pancakes policy. Murphy was missed- but I'm glad he stayed in DC to push back…

Strengthening Our Rural Safety Net Legislative Roundtable In Torrington at McCall Behavioral Health for a legislative roundtable to strengthen our rural safety net. It was important to hear from stakeholders who provide high-quality care and understand that the obstacles faced by providers and…

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Breakfast with CT Congressional Delegation CT Construction Industries Association hosted a Surface Transportation Reauthorization Breakfast with the Congressional delegation. It has been five years since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…

CCSU Veterans Drop-In Center Visit I was humbled by the opportunity to visit CCSU Veteran Drop-in center and hear from student veterans and other service members. The Office of Veterans Affairs on campus offers this center as a place for these students to study, network and access other veteran…

CT NAACP The Great Debate An exhibition of excellence! What a pleasure to moderate the CT NAACP Great Debate featuring Yale and Howard University. This initiative continues to inspire a new generation of gifted scholars, ready to showcase their intellectual prowess and oratorical skills. It was a…

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues 2026 Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce hosted Gov. Ned Lamont for Eggs Issues. Good to hear from the Danbury area business community and proposals from Governor Lamont to address the economic landscape ahead.

Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Highlighting National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) reintroduced legislation to recognize more than one million Specialized…

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

PROTECTING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H698-H705] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

RECOGNIZING JOYCE REID-COLEMAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Page H109] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1356-H1357] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

ENSURING VETERANS HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD ASSISTANCE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

SECURING ARTICLE I AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Page H692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SECURING…

HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H520-H533] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

INCREASING DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Page H538] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…