‹ All U.S. politicians

U.S. Representative — Connecticut's 5th District

Jahana Hayes

Democrat · Connecticut

Democrat U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district. Member of the 119th Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Record

Progressive Democratic voting record. Generally supports expanded healthcare access, climate action, immigration reform, labor protections, and civil rights, consistent with House Democratic caucus priorities.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (50 on record)

  • H.R.8815 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain eligibility provisions for loan forgiveness for teachers, and for other purposes. (Introduced, May 14, 2026)
  • H.R.8333 — YouthBuild for the Future Act (Introduced, Apr 16, 2026)
  • H.R.8263 — Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 14, 2026)
  • H.R.8008 — Social Determinants for Moms Act (Introduced, Mar 19, 2026)
  • H.R.7497 — Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 11, 2026)

Recent floor votes (100 on record)

  • Voted Yea on S.1003 — Lulu’s Law (Passed, May 20, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.2393 — Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act (Passed, May 20, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on H.R.5317 — Community Bank Deposit Access Act (Passed, May 20, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on H.R.4544 — American Access to Banking Act (Passed, May 20, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on H.R.3234 — Keeping Deposits Local Act (Passed, May 20, 2026)

Rate Jahana Hayes on iRate — cast your emoji verdict and see how America rates U.S. Representative — Connecticut's 5th District.