Jahana Hayes, U.S. Congresswoman representing Connecticut’s 5th district since 2019, shared updates on her recent activities and constituent engagement through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) in August 2025.
On August 20, Hayes introduced her weekly newsletter initiative to the public. In her post, she wrote: “From your inbox to your feed I’m bringing you the Weekly Wrap, a recap of my week in Congress and highlights of my work. ‌ Subscribe today to receive my full newsletter and stay informed on how my work impacts you https://t.co/6jHqoW9cPP https://t.co/6ZmdyNnp6x”.
Later that day, Hayes highlighted her team’s ongoing outreach efforts with local constituents and organizations. She stated: “Our DC team continues to connect with #CT05 constituents & organizations. This week we heard from the National Montford Point Marine Association & We Work for Health CT. https://t.co/63qIByf7E4”.
On August 21, Hayes addressed students interested in pursuing military education opportunities. She posted: “Are you a student interested in attending one of our Military Service Academies? ‌ Members of Congress can nominate candidates for the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. ‌ The deadline to apply https://t.co/Q3pFn8BlJF”.
Hayes has represented Connecticut’s 5th District since replacing Elizabeth Esty in 2019 and is known for maintaining active communication with her constituents online and through community outreach initiatives. Born in Waterbury in 1973 and currently residing in Wolcott, she holds a BA from Southern Connecticut State University.
