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WASHINGTON – Last week, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) introduced H.R. 4647, the Teacher Debt Relief Act. This critical piece of legislation incentivizes the recruitment and retention of teachers by streamlining existing student debt relief and loan forgiveness programs.
WASHINGTON – The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of House Oversight Committee Chairman and Congressional Black Caucus Member, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings:
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House Committee on Education and Labor released H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act, a bold bill reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. The College Affordability Act includes 15 bills supported by Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05).
WASHINGTON – Last week, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced H.R. 4669, the Maximizing Drug Coverage for Low-Income Seniors Act. This bill seeks to improve the Medicare enrollment process and lower skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs by ensuring beneficiaries are enrolled in the Part D plan which best meets their needs.
WATERBURY, Conn. – Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after Central Connecticut State University’s release of documents showcasing almost a decade’s worth of investigations into alleged sexual misconduct at the university.
WASHINGTON – Last week, H.R. 1058, the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act was signed into law. As a leading member of the Autism Caucus, Congresswoman Hayes worked hard to garner support for this legislation, which dramatically increases our investment in supporting those with autism and their families.
WATERBURY, Conn. – Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced its intention to remove American troops from Syria:
For the past three years, this Administration has lowered the threshold for the number of refugees the United States will accept. Last year, refugee admissions were capped at 30,000, one of the lowest in history. Just this week, we found out the Administration eroded this cap even further. Only 18,000 refugees will be allowed into the United States in 2020.
Since being sworn into Congress, I have heard a daily debate about the impeachment of the president from my colleagues, my constituents, and the media. Throughout these weeks and months, I have been consistent in stating that the process must play out.
WASHINGTON – Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement: