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 member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut's 5th district, shared several updates on her legislative activities and positions via social media on January 23, 2025. Hayes has been serving in Congress since 2019 and continues to focus on various policy areas.
On January 23, at 14:41 UTC, Hayes expressed her honor in continuing her roles within key congressional committees. She stated, "Honored to continue serving on @EdWorkforceDems & @HouseAgDems, and as Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Nutrition & Foreign Agriculture." She emphasized the importance of these committees in overseeing policies that impact Americans daily.
Later that day at 17:10 UTC, Hayes announced her leadership role in reintroducing bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting military families. She tweeted, "NEW: I am leading the reintroduction of the bipartisan Caring For Survivors Act to ensure surviving military and veteran families receive the benefits their love ones have earned." Her message highlighted the need to honor those who have served by caring for their families.
At 21:00 UTC on the same day, Hayes voiced opposition to recent legislative actions by House Republicans concerning reproductive rights. In her post she declared, "House Republicans are keeping their promise to roll back reproductive rights. Today, I voted against dangerous legislation to further restrict abortion access and penalize health care workers."
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