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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 3h

I joined a call with End Citizens United, dozens of organizations and hundreds of callers to address the Republican shutdown of the government, focusing on contrasting their cuts with the Democrats plan to stand firm and work together to save healthcare and lower costs for working families.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 6h

The Steering & Policy Committee held a hearing today on the Republican Healthcare Crisis. I testified about the urgent need to get back to work to save healthcare for my constituents.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 14h

The government is shut down but my office is still open to assist constituents. Call us or visit Hayes.house.gov for continuous updates.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 1d

Today is Day 7 of the Republican government shutdown. While I continue to advocate for the millions at risk of losing care & access to services, my office is still here to support you.    Swipe ➡️ to understand how we got here.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 2d

President Trump can stop this shutdown. He fully understands what this means and he has the power to bring negotiators together to come to a resolution.

NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact.bsky.social · 6d

Trump also agrees this is his shutdown

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 2d

October Casework on Your Corner events scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Meriden & Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Simsbury are canceled.

If you need assistance please call my office at (860) 223-8412 or visit hayes.house.gov

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 5d

I’m sure this has absolutely nothing to do with swearing in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva
(D-AZ07) who puts us at #218 on the discharge petition to release the Epstein files 🧐

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 5d

No amount of spin changes that. Democrats will continue to protect healthcare for the American people!

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 5d

Pres. Reagan signed the Emergency Medical Treatment & Active Labor Act, requiring all Medicare-participating hospitals with emergency depts. to provide a medical screening & stabilizing treatment to ANY individual with an emergency medical condition, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 5d

It is a lie peddled by Republicans that the ACA covers undocumented individuals. The ACA law states that an “individual must be a citizen or national of the United States or an alien lawfully present in the United States” to purchase a plan. Democrats have not proposed any changes to that provision.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 5d

The Connecticut Delegation came together with Access Health CT to stress what is at stake if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire. Over 150,000 people in our state get healthcare through the exchange, yet every person will be affected as premiums, copays & deductibles skyrocket.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 6d

The Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought will terminate energy projects in 16 states across the country, including Connecticut.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 7d

Wishing all those observing a meaningful Yom Kippur. May this be a time of reflection and renewal.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 8d

We are less than 12 hours away from a government shutdown. @HouseDemocrats are in D.C. ready to negotiate a deal that gets us to a place that cancels the cuts, lowers costs and protects healthcare.
Republicans are nowhere to be found.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 9d

The Republican Big Beautiful Bill, combined with their refusal to extend #ACA healthcare tax credits, means 34.5k people in #CT05 will lose their coverage entirely. I am fighting to protect & expand health care, not rip it away from our most vulnerable.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 13d

25,000 people in #CT05 are facing a 62% healthcare premium increase if ACA tax credits expire.
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This will cost an average of $1,735 more per person, per year.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 14d

The Connecticut Association for Community Action invited the CT delegation to participate in a virtual roundtable to discuss the impact of a government shutdown on low-income residents. Cuts to federal programs will negatively affect the programs & services our most vulnerable neighbors rely on.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 14d

📧 From your inbox to your feed 📲 I’m bringing you the Weekly Wrap, a recap of my week in Congress and highlights of my work. ‌ Subscribe today to receive my full newsletter and stay informed on how my work impacts you ➡️ hayes.house.gov/newsletter-s...

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 14d

The Republican Big Beautiful Bill gutted the residential solar tax credit—nearly 10 yrs ahead of schedule. In CT, businesses, homeowners, & workers are dealing with the consequences of ending cost-saving programs. www.courant.com/2025/09/16/c...

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 15d

Every season we display scenes from the district in our office. This week we said goodbye to summer and embraced Autumn 🍂
Nobody does leaf peeping, apple cider, sweater weather and fairs better than CT05

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 15d

The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force continues to meet in an attempt to find any way to work with our colleagues to address the gun violence epidemic.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 15d

The cost of healthcare will soar for millions as programs are cut and costs rise.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social stand united in rejecting this Republican budget and calling for bipartisan negotiations.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 16d

Wishing all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah in #CT05 a happy, healthy and sweet new year. May this season of renewal bring you and your family peace, happiness and good health.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 16d

It is great when casework produces positive outcomes. This time we helped John from Newtown get a resolution from the VA.
If you need help with securing military records, VA benefits, service medals and more, please contact my office: hayes.house.gov/help-with-a-...

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 16d

What does the One Big Beautiful Bill mean for Connecticut?

+50k residents statewide will lose coverage over the next decade
11k in the City of Waterbury will lose coverage
Higher health care costs & insurance premiums
Reduced services

All this for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.

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