Naugatuck Times

Jahana Hayes, a U.S. Congress member representing Connecticut's 5th district, shared insights and updates through her social media posts. Hayes has been serving in Congress since 2019, succeeding Elizabeth Esty. Her recent tweets provide information on her activities and stance on key issues.

On February 15, 2025, Jahana Hayes tweeted about attending the American Legion’s legislative brunch. She stated that they "engaged in discussions about veteran-related legislation passed at the local, state, and federal levels" and listened to "the concerns of local service members." The tweet can be accessed here.

Later on the same day, she provided contact details for her offices in Waterbury and Washington D.C., emphasizing direct communication methods via phone or email. Hayes mentioned that they "will not respond to social media comments or direct messages." The full post is available here.

On February 16, 2025, Jahana Hayes expressed concern over House Republicans' plans to cut $880 billion in federal Medicaid funding. She highlighted the potential impact on millions of children, vulnerable seniors, and adults with disabilities who could lose health insurance coverage and experience reduced quality of care. This statement can be found here.