Naugatuck Times

Jahana Hayes, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Connecticut’s 5th district since 2019, has been vocal about various public health issues through her recent tweets.

On February 6, 2025, Hayes announced her leadership in proposing a resolution to declare racism as a public health crisis in the United States. She stated that "every American deserves access to the care they need" and emphasized that this is "a real and dangerous issue backed by data." More information can be found in her tweet.

In another tweet on the same day, Hayes highlighted disparities in health outcomes among racial groups. She noted that "the life expectancy of Black Americans is 4 years below the US average," and "Black women are 4x more likely to die from pregnancy complications." Additionally, she pointed out that "Black & Hispanic Americans are 2x more likely to be hospitalized due to COVID," urging Congress to act against these barriers to quality care. Her detailed observations were shared in a tweet.

Later that day, Hayes expressed her intention to vote against the HALT Fentanyl Act. She argued against incarceration as a solution for public health crises and advocated for long-term solutions involving community investment and addressing addiction issues. Her stance was articulated in another tweet.