Jahana Hayes
Democrat Representative, District 5, Connecticut
34 bills422 cosponsored$1.7M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “her hometown of Waterbury” source
Education
- “Before running for office, Hayes was a history teacher for 15 years at John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury” source
- “having earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in history and secondary education, a Master’s of Arts in curriculum and instruction, and a 6th year degree in administrative leadership” source
- “Hayes is a graduate of Naugatuck Valley Community College, Southern Connecticut State University, the University of Saint Joseph and the University of Bridgeport” source
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Legislation
HR 10782sponsor
To reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10734cosponsor
To amend title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to establish standards of liability for harassment on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HCONRES 120cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10530cosponsor
To support educators.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10551cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a Public Service Educational Assistance Program to provide educational assistance to the dependents of public service employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
HR 10518cosponsor
Diversify Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
HRES 1538cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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.
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HR 10393sponsor
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10330cosponsor
Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10277cosponsor
Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HR 10023cosponsor
To eliminate asset limits employed by certain federally funded means-tested public assistance programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, 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.
HR 9958sponsor
To amend the Head Start Act to expand and improve participation in Head Start programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9957sponsor
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for comprehensive student achievement information.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, 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.
HR 9835cosponsor
To allow members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9877cosponsor
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
HR 9817cosponsor
To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Voting Record
280 yea378 nay14 missed2 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Chris SheaRepublican$431K raised
- Jahana HayesDemocratic· this member—
- Jonathan De BarrosRepublican—
- Michele BotelhoRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $183KLarge individual $616KPACs $752K
Spent $989KCash $1.2M
2024 cycle$4.2M
Small donors $658KLarge individual $2.3MPACs $944K
Spent $4.1MCash $523K
2022 cycle$2.8M
Small donors $357KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $957K
Spent $3.4MCash $360K
2020 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $298KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $667K
Spent $1.6MCash $1.0M
2018 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $379KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $394K
Spent $1.3MCash $556K
Top Contributors
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC$15K
LOEHMANN BLASIUS$13K
JP MORGAN CHASE$10K
TEENLIFE MEDIA$10K
UNION SQUARE HOSPITALITY GROUP$9K
THE HARNISCH FOUNDATION$7K
PUMA SPRINGS VINEYARDS$7K
THE BAUPOST GROUP$7K
ARENA DESTINATION MARKETING$7K
BAIN CAPITAL$7K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
- Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
- Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
House Committee on Education and Workforce
- Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
- Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10782: To reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program.
sponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10734: To amend title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to establish standards of liability for harassment on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HCONRES 120: Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10530: To support educators.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10551: To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a Public Service Educational Assistance Program to provide educational assistance to the dependents of public service employees, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10518: Diversify Act
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HRES 1538: Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HR 10393: To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10330: Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
HR 10277: Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 52025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
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