Jahana Hayes, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 5th district since 2019, has taken to social media to express her concerns regarding recent legislative actions by Republicans. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and currently residing in Wolcott, Hayes continues to advocate for vulnerable populations as reflected in her recent tweets.
On May 12, 2025, Hayes stated “This week Republicans will markup legislation to take food away from hungry children, seniors, veterans, & families. @HouseAgDems will stand against these irresponsible cuts and advocate for our most vulnerable.” This tweet underscores her opposition to proposed legislative changes that she believes would negatively impact disadvantaged groups.
In another tweet on the same day at 16:05 UTC, Hayes highlighted economic challenges faced by families in her district and across the nation. She tweeted “Families in #CT05 & nationwide are struggling under the weight of inflation. The House Republican budget framework aims to cut $230B from SNAP – making it even harder to afford groceries, pushing more into food insecurity.” Here she draws attention to the potential consequences of cutting funds from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Later that day at 19:33 UTC, Hayes focused on healthcare issues with another tweet stating “Tomorrow, the Ways & Means Committee will hold a mark up looking to cut $880B from #Medicaid. Putting essential care at risk, including: Breast & Cervical Cancer Treatment Postpartum Care Services for Adults w/ Disabilities Do not be fooled- this is slashing Medicaid”. In this message, she warned about significant reductions in Medicaid funding and its implications for essential health services.
Jahana Hayes was born in Waterbury in 1973 and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a BA in 2005.
