- Mrs. Jahana Hayes
- Current Democratic Representative
- Connecticut District 05
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Voting record, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Attendance is the share of roll calls held while the member was in office on which they voted Yea, Nay or Present. A party-line vote is a roll call on which a majority of Republicans voted against a majority of Democrats. Voting with the Democratic majority is the share of the member’s cast votes on those roll calls that matched that majority.
Last 10 votes cast
| Date | Measure | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.J.Res. 213Providing 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” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act | On Passage | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.J.Res. 210Providing 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” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
Votes against the Democratic majority
| Date | Measure | Member voted | Party majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | H.R. 1346Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act | Yea | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2025 | H.R. 3095To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes | Yea | Nay |
| Jun 9, 2025 | H.Res. 488Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado | Yea | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2025 | S. 5Laken Riley Act | Yea | Nay |
| Jan 16, 2025 | H.R. 30Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act | Yea | Nay |
| Jan 7, 2025 | H.R. 29Laken Riley Act | Yea | Nay |
Source: Congress.gov API · through the House’s last vote, Sep 16, 2026 · House Clerk roll calls
Bills, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Sponsored counts every bill and resolution the member introduced; cosponsored excludes withdrawn cosponsorships. A cross-party cosponsorship is cosponsoring a measure whose sponsor belongs to another party. The last figure is the share of the member’s H.R. or S. bills with at least one cosponsor from another party.
Policy areas of the bills sponsored or cosponsored
| Policy area | Bills | |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 121 | |
| Education | 58 | |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 47 | |
| Agriculture and Food | 46 | |
| Labor and Employment | 46 |
Policy areas are assigned by the Congressional Research Service, one per bill. Top five shown.
Source: GovInfo BILLSTATUS · as of Oct 27, 2026
Sponsored legislation, newest first
Includes earlier Congresses; the figures above cover the current one.
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HR.10782 - 2026-10-09
Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act -
HR.10393 - 2026-09-15
WIC for Kids Act -
HR.9957 - 2026-07-27
Time for Completion Act -
HR.9958 - 2026-07-27
Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026 -
HCONRES.112 - 2026-07-15
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities. -
HR.9467 - 2026-06-25
Green Ribbon Act of 2026 -
HR.9431 - 2026-06-24
Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026 -
HR.9245 - 2026-06-10
Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act -
HR.8928 - 2026-05-20
Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act -
HR.8815 - 2026-05-14
Teacher Debt Relief Act -
HRES.1255 - 2026-05-04
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week". -
HRES.1221 - 2026-04-28
Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week". -
HR.8333 - 2026-04-16
YouthBuild for the Future Act -
HR.8263 - 2026-04-14
Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 -
HR.8008 - 2026-03-19
Social Determinants for Moms Act -
HR.7497 - 2026-02-11
Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026 -
HR.6795 - 2025-12-17
School MEALS Act of 2025 -
HCONRES.45 - 2025-07-23
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. -
HR.433 - 2025-01-15
Department of Education Protection Act
Votes by issue, 119th Congress
This is not a left–right score. A vote against the party can come from either side of it; the list below shows who else voted the same way.
| Issue | Votes | With the Democratic majority | Against both parties | With the Republican majority | Rank among Democrats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Public Finance | 59 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (43) |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 57 | 96.5% | 2 | 0 | 97th of 218 |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 29 | 93.1% | 1 | 1 | 21st of 213 |
| Energy | 29 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (130) |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 88.9% | 2 | 1 | 118th of 214 |
| Environmental Protection | 25 | 96.0% | 0 | 1 | 109th of 213 |
| International Affairs | 25 | 96.0% | 1 | 0 | 80th of 213 |
| Commerce | 23 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (73) |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 23 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (145) |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (68) |
| Congress | 21 | 95.2% | 0 | 0 | 154th of 213 |
| Immigration | 15 | 80.0% | 0 | 3 | 161st of 211 |
| Education | 14 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (115) |
| Agriculture and Food | 12 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (137) |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 90.9% | 1 | 0 | 172nd of 198 |
| Other issues (15)Fewer than 10 votes each: Transportation and Public Works, Emergency Management, Labor and Employment, Health, Taxation, Law, Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Animals, Foreign Trade and International Finance, Housing and Community Development, Social Welfare, Families, Water Resources Development, Arts, Culture, Religion | 65 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | — |
Rank: 1st = voted with the Democratic majority most often on that issue, among House Democrats who cast at least 10 votes on it.
Votes against the Democratic majority, by issue
Armed Forces and National Security · 2
- Apr 30, 2026 · S. 4465 · To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 84 other Democrats; 26 Republicans. - Dec 10, 2025 · S. 1071 · To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 93 other Democrats; 18 Republicans.
Crime and Law Enforcement · 2
- Jun 12, 2025 · S. 331 · HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 102 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Thomas Massie. - Jun 9, 2025 · H.Res. 488 · Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 74 other Democrats.
Government Operations and Politics · 3
- Sep 19, 2025 · H.Res. 719 · Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 57 other Democrats. - Jul 21, 2025 · H.R. 3095 · To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 74 other Democrats. - Jun 24, 2025 · Motion to table H.Res. 537 · Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 78 other Democrats.
Environmental Protection · 1
- May 13, 2026 · H.R. 1346 · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 94 other Democrats.
International Affairs · 1
- Jun 4, 2026 · H.Con.Res. 84 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon
Voted Yea; most of both parties voted Nay. Also voting Yea: 90 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Thomas Massie.
Immigration · 3
- Jan 22, 2025 · S. 5 · Laken Riley Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 45 other Democrats. - Jan 16, 2025 · H.R. 30 · Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 60 other Democrats. - Jan 7, 2025 · H.R. 29 · Laken Riley Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 47 other Democrats.
Science, Technology, Communications · 1
- Jul 14, 2026 · H.R. 139 · Sunshine Protection Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 94 other Democrats; 22 Republicans.
How these are counted
Each roll call takes the policy area the Library of Congress gave the bill it is about; a vote on an amendment counts under its bill. 468 of the House’s 676 roll calls this Congress have an issue. Left out as procedural (208): votes on House rules and the previous question, motions to recommit or adjourn, quorum calls and the Speaker election. “With the Democratic majority” counts every issue vote on which most Democrats voted the same way, Yea or Nay. “Against both parties” = most Democrats and most Republicans voted one way and this member the other. “With the Republican majority” = a party-line vote (most of each party on opposite sides) on which this member sided with the Republicans. Independents count with the party they caucus with.
Source: votes: Congress.gov API / Clerk of the House · issue areas: Library of Congress policy areas · votes through Sep 16, 2026
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role | Side | Seniority rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Agriculture | Member | Minority | 5 |
| Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry | Member | Minority | 2 |
| Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 |
| House Committee on Education and Workforce | Member | Minority | 10 |
| Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education | Member | Minority | 2 |
| Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions | Member | Minority | 5 |
Seniority rank is the member’s order among their own party’s members on that committee; 1 is the most senior.
Source: congress-legislators (CC0) · as of Oct 27, 2026
Floor remarks, 119th Congress
A day can hold several Record items, so the item counts can exceed the days. Extensions of Remarks are statements a House member submits for the Record rather than speaks on the floor.
Source: GovInfo Congressional Record · Record issues through Oct 22, 2026
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| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119th Congress | 2025–present | House of Representatives | Representative | Connecticut (CT) | 5 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | Connecticut (CT) | 5 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | Connecticut (CT) | 5 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | Connecticut (CT) | 5 |
Elections
Elected to the 116th Congress on November 6, 2018, the first African-American woman to represent Connecticut in Congress; reelected to each succeeding Congress.1
The election history as listed in the Congressional Directory.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
Campaign money, 2025–26 election cycle
Where the money came from
| Source | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemizeddonors giving more than $200 in the cycle, named in filings | $632,608 | 36.9% | |
| Individuals, unitemized$200 or less in the cycle, not named | $193,193 | 11.3% | |
| PACs and other committees | $780,120 | 45.4% | |
| Party committees | $7,742 | 0.5% | |
| All other receiptstransfers, loans, refunds and offsets | $102,800 | 6.0% |
Outside spending
Independent expenditures reported by groups not tied to the campaign: $140 supporting this candidate, $0 opposing. Details on FEC.gov
More on this campaign’s money
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Who gave, 2025–26 election cycle
Individual contributions by size
| Contribution size | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $247,011 | 33.6% | |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $56,160 | 7.6% | |
| $500 to $999.99 | $57,114 | 7.8% | |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $93,142 | 12.7% | |
| $2,000 and over | $281,182 | 38.3% |
From the FEC’s contribution-size summary, which is compiled separately from the campaign’s totals, so these rows need not add up to the individual receipts on the Overview.
Top 10 states, itemized contributions
| State | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $127,607 | |
| CT (home state) | $124,984 | |
| NY | $74,619 | |
| MA | $57,228 | |
| TX | $28,417 | |
| MD | $14,500 | |
| NJ | $13,000 | |
| FL | $11,493 | |
| IL | $10,330 | |
| DC | $8,877 |
Top employers of individual donors
| Employer named by donors | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | $8,500 | |
| BAIN CAPITAL | $7,000 | |
| ARENA DESTINATION MARKETING | $7,000 | |
| GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION | $7,000 | |
| PUMA SPRINGS VINEYARDS | $7,000 | |
| STREAM LINE CIRCLE LLC | $7,000 | |
| THE RING GROUP | $7,000 | |
| LAW OFFICES OF R. STEPHEN MCNALLY | $7,000 | |
| THE BAUPOST GROUP | $7,000 | |
| THE HARNISCH FOUNDATION | $7,000 |
Contributions from individuals who listed that employer, itemized only. Companies themselves cannot give to a federal candidate’s campaign.
Entries that name no employer, as written on the filings: NOT EMPLOYED $259,919 · SELF EMPLOYED $30,243.
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Personal financial disclosures
| Filed | Covers | Filing | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 2025 | Annual report |
Stock trades (periodic transaction reports)
None filed in 2025 or 2026.
The annual report lists assets, income and debts for the prior year and is due May 15; an extension of up to 90 days is allowed. A periodic transaction report lists a trade of more than $1,000 and is due within 45 days of it.
Source: Clerk of the House, financial disclosures · as of Oct 27, 2026
Profile
Facts from official records. The small numbers open each fact’s source.
At a glance
| Born | March 8, 19731,2 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Waterbury, CT1,2 |
| Home town listed | Wolcott, CT1 |
| Party | Democratic1 |
| In the House since | January 3, 20192 |
Education
- A.A., Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT, 2002
- B.A., Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, 2005
- M.A., University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT, 2012
- Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2014
As listed in the Congressional Directory.1
Professional history
- Teacher, government and history, John F. Kennedy High School, Waterbury, CT
- Public school administrator
As the member’s office lists it in the Congressional Directory, in that order; the Directory gives no dates.1
Biographical Directory entry
HAYES, Jahana, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Waterbury, New Haven County, Conn., March 8, 1973; A.A., Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, Conn., 2002; B.A., Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Conn., 2005; M.A., University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Conn., 2012; attended University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Conn., 2014; teacher; public school administrator; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixteenth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2019-present).2
The official summary kept by the House and Senate historians, word for word.
Offices
Washington, DC
2049 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0705
202-225-4476
Local office
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 108 Bank St, 2nd Floor | 860-223-8412 |
Office list: congress-legislators (CC0), as of Oct 27, 2026.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Office of the Historian, U.S. House (History, Art & Archives).
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
