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Hayes, Jahana

United States Representative · Connecticut · District 5

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Jahana Hayes is a Democratic representative from Connecticut who has served in the U.S. House since January 2019. Before Congress she was a public-school teacher and administrator and was named the 2016 National Teacher of the Year.

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Profile research reviewed August 21, 2026

Jahana Hayes is a Democratic representative from Connecticut who has served in the U.S. House since January 2019. Before Congress she was a public-school teacher and administrator and was named the 2016 National Teacher of the Year.

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Current institutional role

Ranking Member, Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Jahana Hayes is a Democratic representative from Connecticut who has served in the U.S. House since January 2019. Before Congress she was a public-school teacher and administrator and was named the 2016 National Teacher of the Year.

Hayes represents Connecticut’s 5th District. Her current committee work includes Education and Workforce and Agriculture, where her official office identifies her as ranking member of the Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Connecticut · District 5
Party
Democratic
Birth date
March 8, 1973
Washington phone
(202) 225-4476
Office
2049 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0705
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Ranking Member, Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Committee on Education and Workforce
  • House Committee on Agriculture
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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