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Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. This crucial piece of legislation is designed to provide much needed training, resources, and oversight of law enforcement agencies, while protecting communities that have been subjected to disproportionate levels of police violence.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, in the House of Representatives.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the reintroduction of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Dr. Miguel Cardona of Meriden, Connecticut, as the 12th Secretary of Education, in a vote of 64 to 33.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement regarding the advancement of H.R.1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion proposal to facilitate the United States recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined Representatives Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Alma Adams (NC-12) to reintroduce the Teacher Diversity and Retention Act to invest in and expand the United States’ diverse teacher workforce.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 5, the Equality Act. This historic legislation extends full anti-discrimination protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to LGBTQ+ Americans.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) reintroduced the Clean School Bus Act, which would create a new program providing $1 billion dollars over 5 years to replace diesel school buses with electric ones. The bill is co-led by Representative Tony Cárdenas (CA-29).
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after her election as the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to pass the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, a bill investing more than $3.5 billion to create 1 million new Registered Apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, and pre-apprenticeship positions over the next five years. Congresswoman Hayes is a co-lead of the bipartisan bill.