Need assistance with a federal agency? ‌ Our Casework On Your Corner team will be in Simsbury 🗓️ Wednesday, February 11 ⏰ 11:00AM - 4:00PM 📍Eno Memorial Hall, South Conference Room, 754 Hopmeadow St. No appointment necessary.

Another round of Member directed Community Projects delivers big wins for #CT05! These targeted investments in local initiatives highlight the effectiveness of partnerships in making communities better. Thrilled to have worked with local leaders and federal partners to deliver for my district.

An afternoon spent with Kellogg No. 5 F&A Masons honoring Trailblazers in the Community. Fortunate to be in the presence of such strong men and women working every day to improve the lives of others. Congratulations on this well deserved honor.

Thank you to all who joined my town hall last week. If you missed it, stay tuned for the next one coming soon or subscribe to my newsletter to stay informed. hayes.house.gov/newsletter-s...

Simsbury’s own Maxim Naumov will represent the United States in the men's figure skating event today at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Maxim demonstrates strength, determination and resilience, and here in CT05 we are cheering him on.

🚨NEWS: More than $8 MILLION is coming to #CT05 through Community Projects submitted by my office. With projects spanning from Norfolk to New Britain, constituents can expect to see groundbreaking ceremonies for new firehouses, park revitalizations, and long overdue library repairs.

Last month, I joined colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump & Secretary Noem calling for an extension of temporary protected status for Haitians living in the US. This week, a federal judge agreed, and granted a request to pause the termination of TPS for Haitian migrants.

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Members of AFA-CWA, the Association of Flight Attendants, representing nearly 50,000 flight attendants, presented to the @laborcaucus.house.gov to highlight their work to improve airline travel for employees and passengers.

I voted NO on the Appropriations Bill before the House today. I will not vote for more funding for ICE with just a promise of reforms. The Department of Homeland Security is out of control and I, like most Americans have had enough.

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Need assistance with a federal agency? ‌ Our Casework On Your Corner team will be in Meriden 🗓️ Tuesday, February 3 ⏰ 11:00AM - 4:00PM 📍Meriden City Hall Mayor’s Conference Room 142 E Main St. No appointment necessary.

In January, our legislative team met with #CT05 constituents & stakeholders to discuss important topics such as education, healthcare, and support for military families. Thank you to everyone who engaged with our office.

OTD: 10 yrs ago I made the marquee!! As the City of Waterbury celebrated my being named a finalist for National Teacher of the Year. What a difference a decade makes. #BlackHistoryMonth #blackexcellence

Today begins #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on the past, the impact Black Americans have made and the constant reminder that this work is not done.

Great town hall in Waterbury. The weather didn’t deter folks from coming to hear updates on my work in D.C., and specifically what I’ve done for Wtby. There was plenty of time for Q & A. - everything from I.C.E to the cost of living, education to preserving democracy…..we covered so much!

Waterbury Town Hall ‼️ REMEMBER: I will be hosting a Town Hall TODAY at Waterbury City Hall from 11:00am - 12:30pm Hope to see you there.

With Kristi Noem at the helm of the DHS ICE has behaved like a rogue agency. Americans are horrified by what they are seeing. No agency should operate with complete disregard for constitutional and civil rights. Secretary Noem must be impeached and I will continue to push for accountability.

🚨REMEMBER: This SATURDAY, I’m hosting a Townhall at Waterbury City Hall from 11am - 12:30pm. ‌ I look forward to hearing from you. ‌ 📍Waterbury City Hall, Veterans Memorial Hall, 235 Grand Street.

In 2024, I secured community project funding to support efforts by Salisbury Housing Trust to build affordable homes in the area. Today, I went back to see the finished houses which will expand homeownership opportunities to families priced out of the market and create homes for local workers.

Kent has a new First Selectman. I met with FS Eric Epstein in this quintessential CT05 town to hear his priorities and let him know that I look forward to working together

Need help with a federal agency? ‌FOR THE FIRST TIME, our Casework On Your Corner team will see you TODAY at New Britain City Hall from 11 AM to 4 PM.

17 years ago today, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law ensuring workers can seek relief for pay discrimination. The story of Lilly being paid less, simply because she was a woman, is a reminder of the importance of the work for pay equity.

In a room full of teachers and leaders for a CT Education Issues Summit with CEA & AFT CT to discuss the national landscape in education. Protecting our kids and communities must be central to the work we do.

Today was CT Delta Day at the State Capitol and I was invited to speak to their theme of Protecting Civil Liberties, Defending Democracy, "Freedom to Speak, Freedom to Live, Freedom to Thrive" We are in a moment where all networks must engage to protect public education.

Another week, another wrap. ‌ Highlights from the week: 1️⃣ House Agriculture Committee SNAP roundtable 2️⃣ Education & Workforce Committee markup 3️⃣ Government Funding 4️⃣ Announcing Casework on Your Corner in New Britain

As we commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Victims of the Holocaust and recommit to combating antisemitism here and around the world.

Some winter storm tips from Governor Lamont ❄️❄️☃️

🚨❄️ More than a foot of snow has fallen in CT. Find extreme weather information, including warming centers by calling 211 or following this link. Stay safe. www.211ct.org/search?page=...

‼️#NEW BRITAIN: “Casework on Your Corner” is coming ‼️   Our team is excited to add a fourth town to our monthly rotation and bring our caseworkers to you.   Find us THURSDAY, Jan 29th from 11AM - 4PM at New Britain City Hall, 27 W Main St., Room 201

As a teacher, I recognize the challenges of incorporating new technology into the classroom. While AI is rapidly advancing, we must thoughtfully consider how to implement it in schools to ensure that educators can focus on the strategies that have been proven to promote academic success.

No one should be comfortable with how ICE is operating in MN. The temperature has to come down.

Join me SATURDAY January 31st for an in-person Town Hall at Waterbury City Hall to share your priorities and hear about my work in Congress. 📆 Saturday January 31, 2026 ⏰ 11:00AM – 12:30PM 📍 Waterbury City Hall, Veterans Memorial Hall, 235 Grand Street

The Trump Administration is acting with blatant disregard for Congressional Article I Powers. I voted to support a War Powers Resolution to reaffirm constitutional authority. My full statement: hayes.house.gov/press-releas...

My statement on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.

Education & Workforce Committee markup on everything from charter schools and access to facilities, to a Muhammad Ali boxing bill. I have to stay ready for whatever comes across my desk in this Cmte.

@houseagdems.bsky.social held a Roundtable with experts focusing on the impact of SNAP cost shift to states and Counties. CT SNAP Administrator Daniel Giacomi detailed how our state would be affected and the families who could lose benefits.

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In a world where everything just feels heavy, I am buoyed by the young people who lead the annual Children’s March in #Cheshire. I encouraged all in attendance to substitute courage for caution and stand up for what is right, just like these kids are doing. …And the children will lead us!

Waterbury Fellowship of Christian Churches came together for a MLK Worship service. Dr. King was also a Baptist Minister, his hope was rooted in his faith. Today’s message of the power in unity, reminds us of what we can accomplish together through faith and unity.

A morning of powerful “firsts.” The 1st Black teacher in Meriden, Ms. Rhudean Raye & the 1st Black CT Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas at the 40th Annual MLK Albert Owens Breakfast to honor Dr. King and acknowledge student essay winners.

As we honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded that progress requires time and struggle. His life and legacy serve as a roadmap to a future made possible through love and acceptance.

Need assistance with a federal agency? ‌   Our Case Work On Your Corner team will be in Danbury 🗓️ Tuesday, January 20 ⏰ 11:00AM - 4:00PM 📍Danbury City Hall, First Floor, 155 Deer Hill Ave.   No appointment necessary.

Parents of students with special needs are scared, confused and concerned about the future of the Dept of Education. This mom asks me to put myself in her shoes and fight for her child’s education. I hear you…and I plan to.

I organized a group of @housedemocrats.bsky.social colleagues for a Special Order Hour to help me amplify the importance of protecting the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act for the 7.5 million students who rely on IDEA to receive the education they deserve.

Another week, another wrap. Highlights from the week: 1️⃣ Voting to extend ACA tax credits 2️⃣ Anniversary of January 6th 3️⃣ Honoring gun violence survivors 4️⃣ Education & Workforce Committee markup

Today @houseagdems.bsky.social introduced the Farm and Family Relief Act, legislation to provide financial assistance to farmers, flexibility to states to implement SNAP and relief from the harmful tariffs on the agricultural industry.

Today, the President signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law. 🥛 🐄 I was one of only four Democrats who voted in support of the House version of this legislation in Cmte. So happy our kids will finally have the option to choose whole milk in school.

I went before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Cmte to ask that they prioritize water infrastructure and fully fund programs that will help to repair and modernize the vast underground network of aging water infrastructure in my district. Water is life 💦 youtu.be/FVSMEdFR07M