Press Release: Jahana Hayes Responds to USDA Proposed SNAP Rule Affecting 6.3 Million People
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Hayes criticizes a USDA proposal to tighten SNAP eligibility, warning it could cut food aid for millions.
Investivoq AI Summary
Hayes responds to USDA proposal: Rep. Jahana Hayes said a proposed U.S. Department of Agriculture rule would “eliminate broad-based categorical eligibility” for SNAP, which she said could reduce food assistance for families who qualify through TANF or similar state programs.
Projected effects cited in release: The statement says the rule could affect 6.3 million people in 3.2 million households, cut SNAP benefits by $50.82 billion, and increase administrative costs. It also says the change could affect school meals, Summer EBT, and WIC participation for some children and women.
Context offered by Hayes’s office: The release says 46 states currently use broad-based categorical eligibility and argues the policy is widely used to streamline access to benefits. It also says 5.5 million Americans have already been removed from SNAP since H.R. 1 took effect.
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Jahana Hayes Fundraising
Jahana Hayes recently disclosed $54.7K of fundraising in a Pre-General FEC disclosure filed on October 22nd, 2026. This was the 393rd most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year. 47.9% came from individual donors.
Hayes disclosed $113.3K of spending. This was the 394th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Hayes disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 204th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Jahana Hayes's fundraising on Investivoq.
Jahana Hayes Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Jahana Hayes is worth $175.0K, as of November 10th, 2026. This is the 452nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Hayes has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
You can track Jahana Hayes's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Hayes.
Jahana Hayes Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jahana Hayes:
- H.R.10782: Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act
- H.R.10393: WIC for Kids Act
- H.R.9958: Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026
- H.R.9957: Time for Completion Act
- H.R.9467: Green Ribbon Act of 2026
- H.R.9431: Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Jahana Hayes on Investivoq's politician page for Hayes.
2026 Connecticut's 5th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $3,204,034 of spending in Connecticut's 5th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $306,426 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- PRO-CHOICE MAJORITY ACTION ($250,000)
- SEAL THE DEAL PAC ($56,349)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Connecticut's 5th congressional district election.
