Issues
Healthcare
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes knows the current healthcare system is not working. In addition to supporting Medicare for All, she has worked to curb surprise billing, cap prescription drug costs, and support legislation to lower the …
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Reproductive Rights
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes knows that access to reproductive care is access to health care. The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade reversed fifty years of precedent, and overnight, millions of Americans lost access …
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Infrastructure
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes has brought back over $1 billion in real infrastructure investments to the 5th Congressional District of Connecticut. From highways and bridges to sidewalk improvements, and water infrastructure, Congresswoman Hayes has remained committed …
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Immigration
The diverse, immigrant communities of the 5th Congressional District of Connecticut support our economy, culture and communities. While it is important to maintain strong borders and protect national security, it is also imperative that all …
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LGBTQ+ Rights
Members of the LGBTQ+ community should have the right to love and marry whomever they want, and they should have equal protection under the law. Congresswoman Hayes has continued to advocate for the expansion of …
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Gun Violence
Many communities in the 5th Congressional District of Connecticut have been touched by gun violence. From advocating for red flag laws, expanded background checks, gun buyback programs, and raising the age to purchase an automatic …
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Veterans
The Waterbury District Office of Congresswoman Hayes is the only New England Congressional Office to receive the Special designation from the Military Order of the Purple Heart as a Purple Heart Office of distinction and …
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Labor
As a long-time union member, Congresswoman Hayes knows strong unions protect the rights of workers. She has been a supporter of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a comprehensive proposal to protect workers’ right …
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Environment
The 5th Congressional District of Connecticut is beautiful, and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes is committed to protecting it. During her time in Congress, she passed legislation for a wild and scenic designation for 41 miles of …
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Agriculture
Small farms in Connecticut and across New England continue to be left out of the conversation. As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee for Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture on the House Committee on Agriculture, Congresswoman …
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Economy
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes believes we need an economy that works for all people, not just the ultra-wealthy. Expanding access to high-quality jobs and lowering the cost of groceries, gas, and energy are part of building …
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Housing
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes is working to expand housing affordability by supporting legislation to help first-time homebuyers and expand grant opportunities for anyone who wants to purchase a home. She helped pass legislation to address concerns …
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Food Security
As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture on the House Committee on Agriculture, Congresswoman Hayes has led the effort to expand access to nutritious, healthy foods for people in the …
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Education
As a Member of the Committee on Education and Workforce and the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, Congresswoman Hayes continues to prioritize equitable, affordable, and high-quality education for all students. As a teacher in …
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