Jahana Hayes

Today is Election Day🗳️

Polls in Connecticut are open until 8 PM.

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Since 2019, I have advocated for clean school bus funding, securing over $5 billion for the program in the IIJA, which has supported New Britain, Meriden, Torrington, and Waterbury. My bill, the Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act builds on these efforts. bit.ly/3WGDXUY

The SBA is accepting applications for low-interest disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, & renters affected by the 9/13/26 severe storms & flash flooding.

📶 E-rate makes internet and telecommunications more affordable for school and libraries – helping communities access critical services. Unfortunately, the Administration is seeking to cut program funding. We met with CEA and NEA to discuss how Congress can shield against attacks to these programs.

Pleased to have received a score of 100 on the @HRC/@HumanRightsCampaign Congressional Scorecard. Alongside colleagues on the Congressional Equality Caucus, we are working to advance inclusive policies.

CT Teacher of the Year honor roll just got bigger
📚🍎 Congratulations, Christopher Wisniewski, on being named the 2027 CT Teacher of the Year. As a biology teacher at Berlin High School he builds opportunities for innovation and expanded early college experiences.

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CTDOT will receive $15M in emergency relief funding from the Federal Highway Admin to reimburse the state for road & bridge repairs following the Aug '24 storm. I helped lead the effort to secure a national emergency declaration that unlocked federal funds for immediate response and recovery.

Congratulations Julia Pimentel, our Cape Verdean Mayor for the Day. Thank you for your decades long leadership in celebrating and honoring your cultural roots with our community.

In-person early voting starts today. Make your voting plan and get ready to vote. Check your registration or find your early voting polling location by visiting MyVote.CT.gov

October is Italian American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the cultural contributions Italian Americans have made to Connecticut and the country.

📱The 2026 Congressional App Challenge is still open for all #CT05 middle & high school students. Put your STEM skills to work & create an original app for a chance to be featured at the Capitol. Compete as an individual or as a team of up to 4. Learn more here: bit.ly/3tR7sF9

As Connecticut resident brace for cooler temperatures, I joined over 70 of my colleagues in urging the House Appropriations Committee to provide an additional $3 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. bit.ly/4jpgC3B

From Waterbury ➡️ DC, we've had productive meetings covering job training, access to healthy food, special education, gun safety, arts & humanities, occupational therapy supports, protecting animals, teacher professional development & more. Thank you for sharing your priorities and valuable insights.

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Highlights:

1️⃣ Breast Cancer Awareness Month Roundtable

2️⃣ Talcott Mountain Science Center Grant Award

3️⃣ Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act

4️⃣ Title IX Take Responsibility Act

5️⃣Update on Danbury

In 2022 I secured $445,000 in Community Project Funding for Southbury to address safety concerns with pedestrian walkways. Together, with FS O’Neil, neighbors, and friends we officially cut the ribbon on the new improved sidewalks that will connect residents to the Southbury Public Library.

One incident of sexual violence is one too many. I am committed to protecting students, supporting survivors, and ensuring college campuses are safe learning environments for all. That is why I have introduced the Title IX Take Responsibility Act alongside Rep. Dingell. More: bit.ly/3TXIZLO

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We must work together to support survivors and raise awareness.For more information on how to seek help, call the U.S National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

Service Academy Nomination applications are still open. The deadline to submit is 5:00pm on Thursday, October 15. To learn more about the nomination process and requirements, please visit hayes.house.gov/military-academy-nomi...

We met with the National Association of Long Term Hospitals and the National Alliance for Care at Home. Our conversations focused on how lawmakers can improve Medicare and Medicaid, and support seniors.