Congresswoman Hayes has worked to address mental health among veterans, the quality of care at U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, and military sexual trauma. The Congresswoman has passed legislation to increase VA benefits for Gold Star families, Palomares veterans, and veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits.
As Ranking Member of the Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture Subcommittee, Congresswoman Hayes has drawn attention to hunger among service members and veterans.
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More on Military and Veterans
March 2025
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 3/17/25 | Hayes Leads Legislation to Expand Food Access for Those Who Served |
| 3/11/25 | Hayes Votes Against Cuts to Veterans, Seniors, and Families |
January 2025
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 1/23/25 | Hayes Reintroduces the Bipartisan Caring for Survivors Act to Support Surviving Veteran and Military Families |
April 2024
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 4/17/24 | House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Advances Hayes Bill to Expand Benefits for Surviving Veteran Families |
February 2024
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2/28/24 | Hayes Statement on Expansion of Accessibility to Healthcare Benefits For Connecticut Veterans |
November 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11/10/23 | FACT SHEET: Fighting For Our Veterans, Hayes Prioritizes Veterans and Military Families |
August 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 8/31/23 | PACT Act Deadline: Health Care for Veterans Who Deployed to Combat Zones |
| 8/8/23 | FACT SHEET: PACT Act Backdate Veteran Benefits Deadline, Wednesday August 9th |
May 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 5/25/23 | With Food Security Programs Under Attack, Hayes Leads Legislation to Feed Hungry Veterans |
February 2023
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2/17/23 | Hayes Leads Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Earned Support for Military Survivors and Families |