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Jahana Hayes' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jahana Hayes did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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  • "The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade reverses fifty years of precedent and goes against the spirit of the Constitution. It is the right of every person to exercise autonomy over their body. I have consistently fought against legislation attempting to limit access to abortion and other contraceptive care, and voted to pass legislation which would codify the right to choose into law. Connecticut leads the nation in policy to protect access to contraceptive care, and I will continue to fight so these rights are not undermined at the federal level. I support proposals that expand access to contraception and sex education so every person’s reproductive choices remain between them and their doctor." (jahanahayes.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8297: "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "84 years ago, Social Security issued its first check. Since then, it has served as a safety net for older Americans, affording them a life of dignity after retirement. I will work to protect these earned benefits and enhance this vital program for generations to come." (x.com)
  • "My Republican colleagues threatened Social Security benefits for older Americans. Now they have launched attacks on the most vulnerable who rely on SNAP for food. I will continue to work to ensure more families have access to food, not less." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I'm putting #PeopleOverPolitics by supporting policies to promote tax fairness for all." (x.com)
  • "The American Rescue Plan delivered an additional $1,400 for working and middle-class Americans - including 2 million adults and 739,000 children in Connecticut" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Republican Study Committee represents nearly 80% of the House GOP. They just released an extreme budget that raises the Social Security retirement age, eliminates clean energy tax cuts, repeals $35 insulin & extends Trump's tax cuts for the ultra-rich." (x.com)
  • Rated 12% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Something is fundamentally wrong when we are cutting #SNAP benefits for the neediest among us, while making it easier for big corporations to avoid paying their fair share." (x.com)
  • "The Republican Study Committee represents nearly 80% of the House GOP. They just released an extreme budget that raises the Social Security retirement age, eliminates clean energy tax cuts, repeals $35 insulin & extends Trump's tax cuts for the ultra-rich." (x.com)
  • Rated 12% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "IJS: maybe Congress should consider a "Recreational Space Travel Tax??" #taxbillionaires My colleagues won’t even consider any changes that require the top 1% to pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "In the decade since Citizens United, billions of dollars of dark money have flooded our elections. This is unacceptable. I remain committed to passing legislation to keep the power to choose our leaders with the people, not the special interests." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "As we acknowledge the pain felt, injustice seen, and action taken to improve our society, it is crucial that we pass the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act to improve transparency and accountability." (x.com)
  • "I have tried to be measured and let the justice system play out- but there has been an uptick in violence against African Americans. George Floyd is everyone’s son. When is enough enough? Firing these officers is not enough all four should be arrested and tried for murder." (x.com)
  • "The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Americans are demanding action to address the crisis of systemic racism and police accountability. This bill is a step forward to reimagining just and equitable policing in our communities." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, the House voted to override the President's veto on the National Defense Authorization Act. A lapse in funding endangers our national defense and military security." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4350: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Connecticut has been in dire need of infrastructure investment for decades. I helped to deliver the funds needed to bring Connecticut infrastructure into the 21st century through my work on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan and funds secured for numerous Community Funded Projects." (jahanahayes.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I delivered BIG WINS FOR CT05 with almost $9M in community project funding. From creating affordable housing, improving our roads, increasing public safety, and growing our local transit systems. These funds will make a tremendous difference for our towns and cities." (x.com)
  • "I joined my colleagues in writing a letter to House Leadership, @SpeakerPelosi and Kevin McCarthy, to emphasize the need for substantial housing investments in the upcoming #BuildBackBetter infrastructure package." (x.com)
  • "The #BuildBackBetterAct invests in Connecticut residents by lowering the cost of child care and education; providing access to good-paying jobs, affordable housing and nutritious food; and combating climate change. This is crucial funding to help lift our communities." (x.com)
  • "We cannot talk about mental health and addiction without discussing the need for accompanying wrap-around services in areas like housing, healthcare, & others. I have introduced legislation to tackle this issue and address root causes." (x.com)
  • "History has been made! @POTUS has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law - lowering health care costs, cutting prescription drug prices, and improving energy costs for American families." (x.com)
  • "One year ago, we took a historic step to building a healthier, cleaner future. In #CT05, the Inflation Reduction Act has helped families by fighting inflation, lowering healthcare costs, fighting climate change, and reducing our carbon footprint." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688: "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our higher education system should provide Americans with opportunity – not overwhelming student loan debt. The Biden/Harris Administration has canceled nearly $138B in student debt for close to 4M Americans." (x.com)
  • "Teachers are leaving the profession or forced to take a second job to make ends meet & repay their student loans. I am leading the Teacher Debt Relief Act w/ @SenStabenow to provide needed relief to help teachers pay off debt & stay in the classroom." (x.com)
  • "Thank you @POTUS for delivering student debt relief to Americans most in need. This will have a lasting impact on the residents of Connecticut. I will continue to work with the Administration to decrease the burden of student loan debt and make college more affordable." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today marks the 57th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Let us reflect on all we have achieved to secure the right to vote and stand united in upholding that right for all." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "As farmers lead the way in developing innovative renewable energy solutions, it’s crucial for Congress to promote clean energy initiatives in the upcoming Farm Bill." (x.com)
  • Rated 97% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6285: "Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1146: "Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1941: "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Health care costs, prescription drug costs, and insurance premiums continue to skyrocket. These unjustifiable costs are not victimless – they are causing Americans to die. 34 million Americans report that they have a friend or family member who has died because they could not afford health care. I will always support legislation that expands access to affordable health care for more people. I have worked to ensure that healthcare is affordable, accessible, and equitable. Most recently, I voted to lower health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act." (jahanahayes.com)
  • "Health care is a right, not a privilege. I am committed to making sure everyone has access to healthcare." (x.com)
  • "I am a cosponsor of Medicare for All as the proposal that will provide the most affordable, equitable health care to all Americans. Additionally, I have supported proposals that make incremental improvements toward that goal." (jahanahayes.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "At some point, every worker will need to take time away from a job to care for their health, a child or a family member–but millions still lack access to paid family and medical leave. Call your Senators and urge them to pass the #HEROES Act." (x.com)
  • "The U.S. is the only industrialized country in the world w/ NO national paid family leave policy. We must go beyond #FMLA and make #PaidLeaveForAll a reality so everyone can take the time they deserve to heal and be there for their loved ones w/o sacrificing financial security." (x.com)
  • "When women succeed, we all succeed – our families, the workforce, & the economy. I joined the @Labor_Caucus for a discussion with @AFLCIO on the importance of supporting women in the workplace through meaningful investments in paid leave, pay equity, & affordable childcare." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "History has been made! @POTUS has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law - lowering health care costs, cutting prescription drug prices, and improving energy costs for American families." (x.com)
  • "Since entering Congress, I have forcefully advocated to lower prescription costs for all Americans. I voted for legislation which banned the practice of surprise billing and supported legislation to cap insulin costs for all Americans at $35. Most recently, I voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation which allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices directly with pharmaceutical companies, caps annual Medicare Part D out of pocket costs at $2,000, and caps Medicare covered insulin costs at $35 a month. The bill also penalizes manufacturers who raise prescription drug prices faster than the rate of inflation. These changes will dramatically lower the cost of prescription drugs for millions of Medicare recipients." (jahanahayes.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We have a crisis at our border and we must pass legislation to address it. Republicans have amplified this as an issue, yet last night they killed their own border bill which shows they don’t really want to fix it just weaponize it. Instead of supporting communities & law enforcement officers at the border, the GOP took down THEIR own rule on THEIR immigration bill. Once again they ask for legislation to respond to the border crisis….but won’t take yes for an answer." (x.com)
  • Rated 2% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6015: "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8030: "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520: "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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