As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Congresswoman Hayes has pushed to ensure Connecticut’s dairies, greenhouses, and family farms have equitable access to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and funding. She introduced the Helping America’s Farmers Act, which would provide economic relief to farmers in times of crisis directly from USDA. She has staunchly supported the inclusion of key USDA conservation programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, in Build Back Better and the upcoming Farm Bill. She is a key voice on a committee that disproportionately represents large corporate farms.
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8/20/21 | Hayes Recognizes Progress as Thrifty Food Plan Receives 21 Percent Increase |
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7/21/21 | Hayes Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Farmers During Economic Crisis |
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6/24/21 | Hayes, Adams, Gillibrand, Lee, and Velázquez Announce Introduction of the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2021 |
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5/27/21 | Hayes Leads as Chairwoman of First Hearing on SNAP, Challenges Elected Officials to End Hunger and Increase Access to Food and Government Assistance for Families |
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3/18/21 | HAYES STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF IMMIGRATION REFORM LEGISLATION |
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1/22/21 | HAYES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS TO COMBAT HUNGER |
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1/17/19 | CONGRESSWOMAN JAHANA HAYES’ STATEMENT ON SELECTION TO HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE |