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Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) addressed the House floor for the first time. The topic of her speech focused on gun violence, in particular two bills the House considered and passed this week: H.R. 8, which mandates background checks for all gun purchases; and H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes released the following statement Wednesday, after House introduction of the Medicare for All Act. The bill was drafted by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and has over 100 cosponsors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, introduced an amendment Tuesday aimed at what is known as the charter school lease reimbursement loophole. This regulatory loophole has been exploited by many unregulated nonprofit charters as a way to make money off of students and taxpayers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes released the following statement regarding President Trump signing the remaining appropriations funding bills for FY 2019, and his subsequent declaration of a national emergency to allocate additional funds aimed at construction of a border barrier.
Rep. Hayes: “Does the current opioid epidemic make the need for mental health & substance abuse coverage more important?” Dr. Gupta: “Absolutely”
As you may know, on December 22, 2018 the 115th Congress and President Trump failed to reach an agreement, causing the federal government to lapse in appropriations and triggering a partial government shutdown.
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Task Force will have two new Vice Chairs and four new Whips for the 116th Congress. Thompson also released the full membership of the Task Force for the current Congress, including new members.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) today announced she has been selected to sit on two House Education and Labor subcommittees:
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Coast Guard members are eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000 and they can apply multiple times.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after she was selected by the Speaker of the House to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture. Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the list of committee assignments Wednesday night.