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Jahana Hayes

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

Democrat · Since 2019 · Next election: 2026 · Age 53

Last updated · 7 sources

Jahana Hayes is the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 5th District, a Democrat serving since 2019.

Hayes has served in the House longer than 207 of its 438 other members and longer than 0 of Connecticut's 4 other House members.

Hayes sits on 2 committees: Agriculture and Education and Workforce.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Hayes voted in 131 of 139 roll calls (94%). In that period, 76 bills Hayes sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Hayes has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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Votes

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Voted in 131 of 139 roll calls (94%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Hayes voted with the majority of House Democrats on 129 roll calls and against it on 2.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes (latest 5 of 10)

Jahana Hayes's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultJahana HayesNote
Jul 14No. 238On Passage H.R. 139Sunshine Protection ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 30No. 233On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Res. 1399Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassmentPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 30No. 232On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Con.Res. 108Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in LebanonFailedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 30No. 231On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Res. 1398Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383FailedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 30No. 230On Ordering the Previous Question H.Res. 1398Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383PassedNot VotingDid not vote

Legislation

40 bills sponsored and 575 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.Res. 1603 Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: 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.

  • H.R. 8205 Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5120)

    This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises programs that support research and development of drugs and other therapies to address amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) and other neurodegenerative diseases.

  • H.R. 10551 Public Service Educational Assistance Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: 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.

Campaign finance

Raised
$1,290,078
Spent
$728,471
Cash on hand
$1,084,158

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H8CT05245

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