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Hayes Introduces Two Bills To Address Ending Hunger Amongst Children and College Students

September 14, 2021 Press Release

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced two bills to address hunger among college students and school-age children: the Closing the College Hunger Gap Act and the School Modernization and Efficient Access to Lunches for Students Act, also known as the School MEALS Act. Combined, the two bills would take monumental steps to eliminate food insecurity among children and young adults, nationally.

Issues:

Agriculture, Education, Families, Health, Nutrition

U.S. Department of Education Approves Connecticut's Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $369 Million to State

August 30, 2021 Press Release

Issues:

Education

Hayes Statement on the Passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

August 24, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) provided a statement on the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act:

Reps. Hayes and Courtney Welcome New Assistance for Connecticut Dairy Farmers Following Request to President Biden

August 24, 2021 Press Release

Issues:

Agriculture

Hayes Recognizes Progress as Thrifty Food Plan Receives 21 Percent Increase

August 20, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), provided a statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Issues:

Agriculture, Families

Hayes Statement Regarding the Recent Earthquake in Haiti

August 17, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement regarding the recent earthquake in Haiti:

Hayes Statement on Afghanistan

August 17, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement on Afghanistan:

Issues:

Congress, Veterans

Rep. Hayes Update on Resources Available as the Eviction Moratorium is Set to Expire

July 31, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) provides statement on the eviction moratorium:

Issues:

Congress, Families

Hayes Provides Update on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in CT-05

July 22, 2021 Press Release

Congresswoman Hayes provides an update on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund for Connecticut's Fifth District.

Issues:

Economy, Nutrition, Restaurants, Small Business

Hayes Introduces Bill to Improve College Graduation Rate Transparency

July 22, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes introduced the Time To Completion Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will help ensure community colleges more accurately report on graduation rates to provide better transparency for students selecting an academic institution.

Issues:

Education