Jahana Hayes

I think we all agree that the apprenticeship model is the model that we need to further.

In my state, we have 4,312 Registered Apprenticeship programs, all bolstering higher--more access to opportunities.

I am concerned that we are losing sight of the fact that every dollar misused by the department represents a lost opportunity for a stable, high-paying job for one of my constituents.

It is particularly important to me to work diligently to help farmers protect their poultry and greenhouses against wild, invasive, and non-native species.

I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get ahead of eradicating these species that are damaging many of our agricultural sectors.

Thank you, Chairman Costa, for holding this important hearing.

I don't think this is an equality issue, this is an equity issue because last I checked, men can't get pregnant.

What I don't get is the idea that pregnancy is some kind of unforeseen limitation for a company.

But all of your testimony kind of lends itself to the fact that you don't trust the states to be good stewards of these programs.

So it is just deeply concerning to me that of all the areas where we need work that targeting children at this time where food insecurity is identified as such a critical problem in our communities, that this is the direction that the…

We have a responsibility as the stewards of these programs... to ensure that we are fixing the things that are broken.

Hungry kids don't care about income tests.

I fear that people are missing out on the opportunity because they don't know that it exists.

Farming covers all communities, as you well know.

I think that is something that we would all be willing to support, because I know it is life and death for my community.

If there is anything that Members of Congress can do to help you, ... I would love to engage in that process.

For a program that is guaranteed to provide protection and support in those margins, why do you think enrollment is not higher?

I represent Connecticut, and my questions are specifically about our dairy farmers.

Ninety percent of kindergartners reported experiencing ACE events, but only 23 percent were currently displaying symptoms.

I taught in and I now represent a congressional district that has been defined by tragedy.

Veterans' affairs are extremely important to both me and my constituents, and I appreciate the opportunity to be able to outline my priorities for you.

Thank you. I appreciate you saying that.

It is so great to start my morning in a room full of teachers. You have no idea how much I needed to see you today.

I look forward to working with each of my colleagues to pass the bipartisan reauthorization of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act we so urgently need.

Is there any way that we can assure that youth are getting the services that they need and not going to the streets instead of going to a shelter?