Jahana Hayes
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Jahana Hayes is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district since 2019. The district, once represented by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, comprises much of the state's northwestern portion, including New Britain, Danbury, and Waterbury. A member of the Democratic Party, Hayes became the first Black woman elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. She was recognized as the National Teacher of the Year in 2016. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialJahana Hayes holds the office of U.S. Representative for Connecticut-5profile identity· unitedstates/congress-legislators
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Domestic Mining Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Local Access to Courts Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hayes, Booker Lead Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Environmental Education and Sustainability Literacy in Schools
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hayes Introduces Bill to Lower Costs for Telehealth Patients
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hayes, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship and Training to New Teachers
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hayes Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Fresh Meals to Schools
- VerifiedSponsored: Green Ribbon Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Teacher Debt Relief Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
- VerifiedSponsored: HAMDT 184
- VerifiedSponsored: Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
- VerifiedSponsored: YouthBuild for the Future Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
Voting Record Feed
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Local Access to Courts Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Stop Insider Trading Act
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Stop Insider Trading Act
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Stop Insider Trading Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
Main Street Act
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-04-30: On agreeing to the Hayes amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-04-28: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Statements & Newsroom
estaurants Small Business Taxes July 6, 2026 Press Releases June 25, 2026 Press Releases Hayes Introduces Bill to Lower Costs for Telehealth Patients June 10, 2026 Press Releases Hayes, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship and Training to New Teachers J
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June 25, 2026 Press Releases Hayes Introduces Bill to Lower Costs for Telehealth Patients June 10, 2026 Press Releases June 4, 2026 Press Releases Hayes Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution May 20, 2026 Press Releases Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Fresh Meals to Schools May 18, 2026 Pres
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