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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives successfully passed H.R. 5, the Equality Act. This historic piece of legislation extends full anti-discrimination protections under the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other key pillars of fairness and justice in our country, to LGBTQ+ Americans.
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Dear Friend, A woman's right to choose is under attack. Alabama's governor just signed into law a piece of legislation that says abortion - Even in the case of rape or incest - |
Dear Friend,
Rising prescription drug prices are hurting countless Americans across this country.
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Dear Friend, This week, I was proud to vote for a H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. |
Hayes Amendment Passes As Part Of Strengthening Health Care And Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-5) voted to pass H.R. 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, a major piece of legislation that addresses two top concerns of the American people, lowering prescription drug prices and defending vital protections for people with pre-existing conditions.
Washington, DC – Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2020 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill. The report includes a section that recognizes that the Committee agrees that there is “no evidence to suggest that arming teachers would make schools safer.
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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.