Pelosi Announces Appointment of Congresswoman Jahana Hayes to National Historical Publications and Records Commission

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced that she has appointed Congresswoman Jahana Hayes to serve as the House's representative on the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a panel charged with promoting American democracy by supporting the preservation of the nation's most treasured historical documents.

"As Speaker, I am proud to appoint Congresswoman Jahana Hayes to serve as the House's voice on the National Historical Publications and Records Commission," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. "Always a history teacher at heart, Congresswoman Hayes knows firsthand the importance of telling the entirety of America's story and passing the lessons of our past onto the next generation. For nearly nine decades, the NHPRC has advanced that mission – helping preserve the stories of those who came before us so that we might forge an ever-brighter future for our children. Congresswoman Hayes will bring invaluable insight and deep-seated passion to the NHPRC's vital work: inspiring our future leaders and strengthening the fabric of our democracy."

Before her election to the House, Congresswoman Hayes worked as a history teacher for 15 years at John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was named Waterbury Teacher of the Year, Connecticut Teacher of the Year and the 2016 National Teacher of the Year. She currently serves on the Committee on Education and Labor, including the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education and the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services.

The NHPRC is a statutory body affiliated with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), established by Congress in 1934 to promote understanding of America's democracy, history and culture through the preservation of its documentary heritage. The 15-member Commission is chaired by the Archivist of the United States and is composed of representatives from all three branches of the Federal Government, including one U.S. Representative selected by the Speaker of the House.