U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes Serving the 5th District of Connecticut | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes Serving the 5th District of Connecticut | Official U.S. House headshot
Jahana Hayes, a U.S. Congress member representing Connecticut's 5th district, recently shared several statements on social media addressing significant issues related to state law and healthcare costs, as well as commemorating historical events. Hayes has been serving in Congress since 2019 after replacing Elizabeth Esty.
On December 4, 2024, Jahana Hayes emphasized the legal status of abortion in Connecticut, stating "Abortion has been legal & protected under CT state law since 1990. Access to accurate information is vital for your health and well-being." She encouraged individuals to visit the State of Connecticut's abortion access website for more information about their rights and available providers.
Later that day, she addressed telehealth service fees by introducing new legislation. On December 4, 2024, she stated "Facility fees for telehealth services can increase the cost of care by up to $1,000, even if a patient never steps foot in a hospital." Hayes introduced the Fair Telehealth Billing Act aimed at prohibiting unnecessary fees and reducing telehealth costs.
On December 5, 2024, Hayes reflected on a pivotal moment in civil rights history. She marked the anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott with her statement "Sixty-nine years ago today, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. This peaceful protest was one of the foundational events of the Civil Rights Movement."
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