Jahana Hayes
DemocraticConnecticut-5House of Representatives
Jahana Hayes is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district since 2019. The district, once represented by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, comprises much of the state's northwestern portion, including New Britain, Danbury, and Waterbury. A member of the Democratic Party, Hayes became the first Black woman elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. She was recognized as the National Teacher of the Year in 2016.
Source: Wikipedia →Terms of Service
House of Representatives · 2019–2021
House of Representatives · 2021–2023
House of Representatives · 2023–2025
House of Representatives · 2025–present
Sponsored Legislation
Time for Completion Act
119-HR-9957EducationJul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
To amend the Head Start Act to expand and improve participation in Head Start programs, and for other purposes.
119-HR-9958Jul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Department of Education Protection Act
119-HR-433EducationJan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
119-HCONRES-45Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesJul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Teacher Debt Relief Act
119-HR-8815EducationMay 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
119-HRES-1255EducationMay 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
119-HRES-1221EducationApr 28, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
YouthBuild for the Future Act
119-HR-8333Labor and EmploymentApr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
119-HR-8263EducationApr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.
119-HCONRES-112Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesJul 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Green Ribbon Act of 2026
119-HR-9467EducationJun 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
119-HR-9431HealthJun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act
119-HR-9245EducationJun 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act
119-HR-8928Agriculture and FoodMay 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Social Determinants for Moms Act
119-HR-8008HealthMar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026
119-HR-7497EducationFeb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
School MEALS Act of 2025
119-HR-6795Agriculture and FoodDec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
119-HR-6088Agriculture and FoodJan 13, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
119-HR-5950Agriculture and FoodNov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.