Jahana Hayes

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…

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…

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 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. "…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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, 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 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…

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.