Republican State Representative

Helena Hayes

Iowa | District 88

91.43

Date Assumed Office:

2023-01-09

LIVE 2026 Session Score

91.67

Lifetime Key Issues Score

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Committee Assignment:

Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (Vice Chair), Education, Labor and Workforce, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations Committee.

Place of Birth:

Harrison County, Iowa

Profession:

Worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock and the Mahaska County Conservation Board

Marital Status:

Married

Spouse(s):

Dan Hayes

Number of Children:

3

Education:

B.A. in environmental science and biology from Simpson College

American Culture

88.89%

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Big Tech & Free Speech

N/A

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Border Security

100.00%

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Election Integrity

100.00%

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Educational Freedom

100.00%

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Second Amendment

100.00%

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Health & Medical Freedom

100.00%

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Taxes and Spending

75.00%

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IA HF571 2026
Y
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A bill for an act relating to protections for medical practitioners, health care institutions, and health care payors including those related to the exercise of conscience, whistleblower activities, and free speech, and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 139.)
2026
IA HF2601 2026
Y
Y
Iowa Foreign National Campaign Finance Restrictions
2026
IA HF2739 2026
N
Y
HMO Tax & Health Department Appropriations
2026
IA HF2487 2026
Y
Y
A bill for an act concerning restrictions on certain activities relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory by state entities and public institutions of higher education.(Formerly HSB 542.)
2026
IA HF2624 2026
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N
Expansion of State DNA Collection From Individuals Upon Arrest
2026
IA HF2718 2026
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Y
A bill for an act relating to the seizure of firearms, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 430.)
2026
IA HF2539 2026
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Education Program Repeal and Administrative Reform Act
2026
IA HF2102 2026
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English-Only Requirement for Iowa Driver’s License Written Tests
2026
IA HF2493 2026
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Y
Statewide Preschool Program Eligibility and Funding Changes
2026
IA HF2565 2026
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A bill for an act establishing a human trafficking investigative task force.(Formerly HF 1011, HF 831, HF 463.)
2026
IA HF2253 2026
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Restoring Biological Accuracy in Maternal Health Terminology Act
2026
IA HF2488 2026
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A bill for an act prohibiting private institutions of higher education that participate in the Iowa tuition grant program from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices.(Formerly HSB 537.)
2026

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  • G: Guilty
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  • NV: Not Voting
  • N/A: Not Applicable
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