Naugatuck Times

Jahana Hayes, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Connecticut's 5th district, has been actively engaging with issues affecting her constituents through social media. Her recent tweets address concerns over healthcare funding and advocate for equitable opportunities for children in Connecticut.

On February 20, 2025, Hayes highlighted the reliance of "1 in 8 CT residents" on Community Health Centers (CHC) for essential care. She expressed concern over potential risks to vulnerable patients due to "funding cuts and lock outs." Hayes stated that she joined the Connecticut Delegation in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), urging the Acting Secretary to address disruptions to CHC funding. The full tweet can be viewed here.

The following day, on February 21, 2025, Hayes attended an event hosted by the Center for Children’s Advocacy. The event was a Black History Month breakfast titled "Fighting for Connecticut’s Kids," featuring Chief Justice Raheem Mullins. More details are available here.

In another tweet posted on February 21, 2025, Hayes emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to ensure that low-income children in Connecticut have access to equitable opportunities for health, education, and successful adulthood transitions. The original post can be found here.