Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

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U.S. Representative for Connecticut-5

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Sponsored bills
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Finance records

Profile Snapshot

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Office
U.S. Representative for Connecticut-5
State
Connecticut
Jurisdiction
Congressional District 5
Serving
Currently serving
Term
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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)

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

Stored voting recordsIssue tags where available
National Security
8 stored votes · 4 yea · 4 nay
Fiscal Responsibility
4 stored votes · 0 yea · 4 nay
Uncategorized votes
4 stored votes · 2 yea · 2 nay
Education
2 stored votes · 2 yea · 0 nay
Technology
2 stored votes · 2 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

40/41 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 40 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Jahana Hayes holds the office of U.S. Representative for Connecticut-5
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  • Voted 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
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-23source
    Verified
  • Voted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-23source
    Verified
  • Voted 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
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-23source
    Verified
  • Voted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-23source
    Verified
  • Voted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-22source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-22source
    Verified
  • Voted 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
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-22source
    Verified
  • Voted 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
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-22source
    Verified
  • Voted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-22source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-22source
    Verified
  • Voted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-21source
    Verified
  • Voted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-21source
    Verified
  • Voted Nay on Main Street Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-21source
    Verified
  • Voted Nay on Main Street Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-21source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on Main Street Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-21source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on Main Street Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-21source
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  • Voted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-20source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-20source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-20source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-20source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-16source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-16source
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  • Voted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-16source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-16source
    Verified
  • Voted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-15source
    Verified
  • Public statement: Hayes, Booker Lead Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Environmental Education and Sustainability Literacy in Schools
    public statement· Official House.gov press release· 2026-07-06source
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  • Public statement: Hayes Introduces Bill to Lower Costs for Telehealth Patients
    public statement· Official House.gov press release· 2026-07-06source
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  • Public statement: Hayes, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship and Training to New Teachers
    public statement· Official House.gov press release· 2026-06-25source
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  • Public statement: Hayes Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
    public statement· Official House.gov press release· 2026-06-10source
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  • Public statement: Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Fresh Meals to Schools
    public statement· Official House.gov press release· 2026-06-04source
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  • Sponsored: Green Ribbon Act of 2026
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-06-25source
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  • Sponsored: Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-06-24source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-06-10source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-05-20source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: Teacher Debt Relief Act
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-05-14source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-05-04source
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  • Sponsored: HAMDT 184
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-04-30source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-04-28source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: YouthBuild for the Future Act
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-04-16source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-04-14source
    Verified
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