U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s 5th District
Jahana Hayes
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.34
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Immigration 20%
- Government Operations and Politics 6%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Education and Workforce
- Bills on
- Education
- Agriculture and Food
- Labor and Employment
- Age
- 53
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
- RChris Shea$312K
Bottom line
- Breaks with Democrats most on Immigration: voted against them on 20% of party-line votes (3 of 15), against 0% for most Democrats.
- Ranking member of the Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture subcommittee (Agriculture).
- Faces Chris Shea (R) in November; has raised $1.3M to $312K.
- Sponsored 32 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Where Hayes has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture (Agriculture)
- Agriculture · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Education and Workforce · 10th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Hayes’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Hayes’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Hayes breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hayes voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Immigration 20% · 3 of 15 party 0%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 18 party 6%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Hayes has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Free account See ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Hayes broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Hayes is saying
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Voted for water infrastructure bill securing $50 million for four Connecticut municipalities.
“The Fifth District continues to be plagued by the devasting consequences of aging water infrastructure. Local leaders know best what they need and I have been working with them for months to formalize their applications and make these requests.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill
Voted against Russia and Iran sanctions bill citing weakened enforcement.
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10076Mentions H.R. 2913 · voted Yea Jun 4, 2026, roll 567
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Introduced legislation to eliminate barriers to WIC program enrollment for eligible families.
“Millions who are eligible for WIC do not access the program. My legislation, the WIC for Kids Act would help to remove unnecessary barriers, connect more recipients to WIC, and provide the necessary nutrition for early development.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Hayes, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Enforce Congressional Oversight
Introduced legislation to ensure Congress can access federal buildings for oversight without obstruction.
“The American people are demanding more transparency in government, yet this Administration continues to block information or provide sufficient details on its actions.”
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Hayes, Lofgren, Landsman Aim to Triple Funding to Expand And Improve Access to Head Start
Introduced bill to triple Head Start funding to $36 billion over six years.
“Head Start is one of the greatest anti-poverty programs that we have. It offers high-quality education, health, and social services to the youngest and most vulnerable among us during a critical developmental stage.”
EducationAI-read
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Sent letter to Postmaster General demanding answers on closed Morris post office.
Constituent ServicesAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Hayes voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 301 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Hayes’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 32
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
32 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 32 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 40 sponsored billsSponsored 40 (House median 25) · cosponsored 575 (median 289), 177 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Education, Agriculture and Food, Labor and Employment.
- H.R. 680 Caring for Survivors Act of 2025Establishes support and benefits for military sexual assault survivors. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10393 WIC for Kids ActIntroduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9958 Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026Education · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9957 Time for Completion ActEducation · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 112 Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9467 Green Ribbon Act of 2026Education · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9431 Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9245 Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention ActEducation · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 30% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 33% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 50% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% |
| Commerce | 25 | 76% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 58% |
| Immigration | 17 | 53% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Taxation | 6 | 67% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Hayes voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DNanette Diaz BarragánCA-4499%agreement
- DDanny K. DavisIL-798%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Hayes most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Hayes’s campaign raised $1.3M: $611K (47%) from individuals and $574K (45%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Hayes
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 216.
- Women Vote Independent PAC
- Aguilar Member’s leadership PAC
- American Association for Justice Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Hayes this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Create a free account See what Pro adds Log inHayes’s own leadership PAC: Fight for Kids PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Hayes’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CT-5Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Connecticut
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 53
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4476
2049 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Waterbury
- Website
- hayes.house.gov
- RepJahanaHayes
- repjahanahayes
- YouTube
- UCXngpVME5LZjcdXxZQxSDQA
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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