Press Releases

Hayes, Dingell Unveil Legislation to Hold Educational Institutions Accountable for Sexual Assault

September 28, 2021 Press Release
New bill would set stronger sexual assault conduct standards for schools and educational programs
Issues:
Congress

Rep. Hayes Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights

September 24, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to defend women’s constitutional right to reproductive health care with H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act. Amid a dangerous assault on women’s basic health freedoms – from state houses across the country to the U.S.

Issues:
Congress, Health

Hayes Statement on the Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at the Border

September 23, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Hayes (CT-05) releases a statement on the mistreatment of Haitian migrants at the border:

Issues:
Civil Rights

Reps. Hayes, Sherrill, Jones, Porter Lead Colleagues in Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer On Childcare Provisions in Build Back Better Act

September 21, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05), alongside Reps.

Issues:
Economy, Families, Small Business

Rep. Hayes Statement on the Over $11 million in COVID-19 Relief Dollars Approved for Local Venues to Save and Create Jobs

September 20, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) provides a statement on the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) recently approved for CT-05 music and entertainment businesses.

Issues:
Economy, Small Business

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

Hayes, Trahan, Bustos Lead Reintroduction of Teacher Pipeline Legislation

September 13, 2021 Press Release
The STRONG Act is endorsed by the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswomen Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Cheri Bustos (IL-17) reintroduced the Supporting Teachers with Residency Opportunities and New Grants (STRONG) Act, legislation endorsed by the nation’s two largest teachers’ unions to alleviate the burden placed on educators over the past 18

Issues:
Education

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
Hayes shares her support of the Dept. of Edu funding to support Connecticut educators and students as they return to school.
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

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