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
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 |
September 2022
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 9/20/22 | Hayes Waterbury Office Named Purple Heart Congressional Office for Excellence in Veterans Assistance |
July 2022
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 7/20/22 | Hayes Votes to Advance Funding Package with Connecticut Priorities |
June 2022
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 6/16/22 | Senate Passes Bipartisan Veterans Package with Hayes Bill |
March 2022
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 3/29/22 | Hayes Leads Bipartisan Bill to Feed Hungry Veterans |
| 3/3/22 | House Passes Honoring our PACT Act with Hayes Bill |