Congresswoman Hayes has centered her work around reducing systemic barriers to healthcare that cause disparities, while increasing access and affordability. She has consistently fought for increased research dollars. In addition, the Congresswoman has fought to lower drug prices and stabilize the Affordable Care Act. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congresswoman Hayes supported legislation that would expand insurance and provide emergency coverage to the millions of individuals who lost coverage.
Congresswoman Hayes has supported legislation that would ban surprise billing for patients, lower drug prices and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid. She is also a supporter of legislation that would increase mental health supports, combat the opioid epidemic, and increase suicide prevention efforts.
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September 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 9/27/23 | While House Republicans Work to Cut WIC Funding, Hayes Leads Legislation to Increase WIC Enrollment for Pregnant Women, Moms, Infants, and Young Children in Connecticut |
June 2023
May 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 5/16/23 | Hayes Leads Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis and Save Mothers and Infants |
March 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 3/24/23 | Hayes Leads USDA Inquiry Into Cuts To SNAP Benefits |
February 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2/28/23 | Hayes, Cárdenas Lead Legislation Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis |
| 2/24/23 | Connecticut Delegation Announces $19.6 Million in Additional Federal Funding for LIHEAP |
January 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 1/11/23 | Hayes Opposes Attempts to Criminalize Abortion |
October 2022
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 10/14/22 | Hayes Warns About Social Security Scammers |