Jahana Hayes

Hayes, Dingell Introduce Bill to Hold Schools Accountable for Mishandling Reports of Sexual Assault WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) to introduce the Title IX Take Responsibility Act, legislation that would hold schools…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Roundtable with Comptroller Sean Scanlon and UConn Health 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, which is why early screening and treatment should be accessible to all. Great to join a discussion at UConn Health with Comptroller Scanlon, CT DPH…

HAYES, LANDSMAN, CARTER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN CLEAN SCHOOL BUS LEGISLATION WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), was joined by Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) to introduce the Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act , bipartisan legislation…

Constituent Meeting on Special Education With a weakened Dept. of Ed, ensuring services required by IDEA so students with disabilities can find post secondary success has become even more challenging. Thank you to the constituents from Farmington The Arc for sharing your stories. We must restore…

New Britain BUILD Grant Announcement Press Conference New Britain is saying goodbye to the Z curve at the Newington Ave and East Main St intersection. Thanks to nearly $15M in federal funding secured by myself and our Senators, this high priority safety risk will finally be revitalized. Safer roads…

New Milford 9/11 Ceremony New Milford came together once again at 8:46am for 25 Years of Remembrance. Honoring the past and working to bring about a brighter future for America.

Ribbon Cutting for Meriden Research Parkway Linear Trail The Meriden Research Parkway Linear Trail is officially open Thanks to $3M of federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this multiuse trail will provide pedestrians and cyclists (and pets!) a safe path to walk, bike,…

Press Conference in Response to ICE Activity in the City of Danbury I stood with leaders in Danbury to address community concerns about the presence of ICE in the city. People are scared, children are traumatized- and everyone,not just the immigrant community, is calling for transparency.…

Plainville Town Hall with State Rep. Rebecca Martinez Thank you Plainville for a productive conversation with State Rep. Martinez, we covered our work at the state federal level and answered your questions about . Energy Affordable housing Data centers AI regulation School meals Social security…

Smith Elementary and Pre-K Center Groundbreaking Ceremony It's always a great day when I can spend some time at a school. Today it was with the Consolidated School District of New Britain for the groundbreaking ceremony of Smith Elementary School and Pre-K Center. Another boost to education in the…

Connecticut's 25th Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Today we paid tribute to the 161 individuals from Connecticut who we lost during the September 11th attacks 25 years ago. May we always carry their stories and honor the heroism of all who responded that fateful day.

Hayes Votes for Water Infrastructure Projects Supporting Danbury, New Britain, Thomaston, and Waterbury WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 . This bipartisan legislation approves federal projects to improve water…

CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill CT HOUSE DELEGATION STATEMENT ON RUSSIA SANCTIONS BILL WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement after…

Hayes Introduces Legislation to Increase WIC Enrollment for Pregnant Women, Moms, Infants, And Young Children In Connecticut WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the WIC For Kids Act, legislation to eliminate barriers to enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition…

Hayes, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Enforce Congressional Oversight WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following repeated efforts by the Trump Administration to block Members of Congress from conducting oversight of federal agencies, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) to…

Hayes, Lofgren, Landsman Aim to Triple Funding to Expand And Improve Access to Head Start WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), a member of the Congressional Head Start to Congress Caucus , was joined by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01)…

Hayes, Murphy, and Blumenthal Press Postmaster General for Update on Shuttered Morris Post Office After a Year Without Answers WATERBURY, CT - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner demanding…

Hayes, Kennedy Introduce Bill To Improve Community College Graduation Rate Transparency WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03 ) introduced the Time for Completion Act , bipartisan legislation to ensure community colleges more accurately…

Hayes Statement on the House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2027 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives advanced H.R.8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal…

Hayes Statement on Massie Amendment #8 WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement following her vote in support of Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. I support Israel's right to exist…

Hayes Introduces Resolution Declaring Federal Support For Americans With Disabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced a resolution reaffirming federal support of the Americans with Disabilities Act and legislation instructing publicly-funded infrastructure…

Hayes Statement On Massie Amendment Vote WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement following her vote in support of Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. I support Israel's right to…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E683] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

Connecticut Teacher of the Year Annual Symposium The more things change, the more they stay the same. Today, I gave the keynote at the CT Teacher of the Year Empowered to Lead Symposium where I reminded teachers to remember their why. These educators are Rooted in Purpose" and are the "Catalyst for…

City of Torrington Storm Recovery Efforts Widespread damage in Northwest CT after the July 4th storm. Today we toured the area and met with local leaders in Torrington, Harwinton and Salisbury. In an emergency like this, we all come together to brainstorm federal, state and local solutions to…

Town of Harwinton Storm Recovery Efforts Widespread damage in Northwest CT after the July 4th storm. Today we toured the area and met with local leaders in Torrington, Harwinton and Salisbury. In an emergency like this, we all come together to brainstorm federal, state and local solutions to…

Town of Harwinton Storm Recovery Efforts Widespread damage in Northwest CT after the July 4th storm. Today we toured the area and met with local leaders in Torrington, Harwinton and Salisbury. In an emergency like this, we all come together to brainstorm federal, state and local solutions to…

Town of Salisbury Storm Recovery Efforts Widespread damage in Northwest CT after the July 4th storm. Today we toured the area and met with local leaders in Torrington, Harwinton and Salisbury. In an emergency like this, we all come together to brainstorm federal, state and local solutions to…

Town of Salisbury Storm Recovery Efforts Widespread damage in Northwest CT after the July 4th storm. Today we toured the area and met with local leaders in Torrington, Harwinton and Salisbury. In an emergency like this, we all come together to brainstorm federal, state and local solutions to…

Plainville Juneteenth Celebration In #Plainville , encouraged to see Juneteenth events all across the district. As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we must also examine our historical roots and continue to work so the next generation is marked by progress towards that more perfect union we…

City of Waterbury Juneteenth Collective Celebration On this Juneteenth, I joined Waterbury to affirm the contributions of Black Americans as central to our American story. It is our responsibility to be the storytellers and the messengers and ensure that policy is not just what is written on paper,…

Hayes, Booker Lead Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Environmental Education and Sustainability Literacy in Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the Green Ribbon Act, bicameral legislation designed to expand environmental…

Town of Bethlehem America 250 Celebration Happy Birthday America. In #CT05 Christmas Town Leading up to the semiquincentennial, the town of Bethlehem has worked tirelessly to honor our nation's rich history and the small but consequential part they have played since the founding in 1787. Their…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES IN LEBANON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E642] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

Hayes Introduces Bill to Lower Costs for Telehealth Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026, legislation to lower costs for telehealth patients. Specifically, the legislation would prohibit certain facility fees for…

Conservation Conversation at Tanner Farm Congratulations to the Warren Land Trust Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy on your continued stewardship of our beautiful district. Adding the Tanner Farm Preserve, will provide hundreds of acres of pristine open space for generations to come.

Hayes, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship and Training to New Teachers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today , Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act , legislation that would provide funding for school districts to enhance and or…

Hayes Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement after House Democrats forced the passage of a War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless authorized by…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…