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Dear Friend, When I was travelling across the world and speaking with policy makers as 2016 National Teacher of the Year, there was one thing I always noticed: in the meetings where decisions were being made about the classroom, there were rarely teachers at the table. |
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Dear Friend, This week, I voted with my colleagues to pass H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, to ensure that the United States remains a strong international partner in upholding our commitments detailed in the Paris Climate Agreement. |
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to pass H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. This bill would require the United States to remain in the Paris Climate Accord and to develop a serious, carefully considered plan for how it will meet its commitments to reduce pollution and safeguard our environment.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement on Saturday’s shooting at Chabad of Poway in California, which occurred on the last day of Passover and six months after the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement today on the release of the Mueller report:
“Like many Americans, I am eagerly awaiting the full Mueller report. My constituents deserve more than just a summary of the investigation.
Washington – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes marked 100 days since the new House Democratic Majority was sworn in on January 3rd, highlighting swift legislative progress on core pillars of House Democrats’ For The People legislative agenda.
WASHINGTON, DC – At a hearing at the House Committee on Education and Labor today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-5) questioned Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos about the Department working behind the scenes to siphon funds away from students and schools in public education by allowing school districts to use federal funds to buy firearms for teachers, or to support firearms training for teac
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is receiving a $5.8 million federal grant that will be used to enhance the state’s efforts to fight the opioid crisis.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-5), a member of the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S.
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and U.S. Senators Blumenthal (D-Conn), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn) released the following statement after the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that families of the victims of the Sandy Hook School shooting can pursue legal action against gun manufacturer Remington.