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Sept. 18, 2019 Senator Merkley, Congresswoman Clark Introduce Legislation to Put Mental Health Care in Reach for Every Student in America Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Members of congress convene bipartisan congressional HBCU conference in honor of national HBCU week Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @FSCDems for their commitment to addressing the student debt crisis. Today, they are holding a hearing on this issue and are focused on ensuring student borrowers are not taken advantage of by student loan servicers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to Stu Reed, President and CEO of Education Corporation of America and John F. Kennedy, Receiver for Education Corporation of America - Harris, Colleagues Call on Defunct For-Profit College Education Corporation of America to Stop Attempts to Collect from Former Students Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer announce $1.1 million to boost STEM education at University of Maryland, college park Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 14, 2019 Van Hollen,Cardin, and Cummings announce $150,000 for Morgan State University Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019 Van Hollen Presents Far-Reaching Economic Proposals At EPI's Taxing the (very) Rich Conference Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 22, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @AAAAI_org for their important advocacy work on behalf of patients who need allergy, asthma, & immunology care. I look forward to working together to advance my bipartisan School-Based Allergies & Asthma Management Program Act to support students with asthma & allergies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Smith and Kelly Reintroduce Legislation to Train Students for High-Skill Jobs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD in 1954, Brown v. Board desegregated public schools, but there is still much work to be done to ensure every student has the equal chance to succeed. Today, we recommit ourselves to fulfilling the promise of #BrownvBoard once and for all. #ForThePeople" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Menendez Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill Aimed to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges Across the Country Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Committee on Recognition - Warren, Bonamici Lead Colleagues Urging Accreditation Council to Protect Students and Taxpayers by Denying Recognition to Troubled For-Profit College Accreditor ACICS Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 2, 2019 Hoyer, Roe Introduce the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "I joined @DrPhilRoe to re-introduce the bipartisan School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, which would encourage schools to implement management plans in order to be prepared to assist students with asthma and allergies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Kaine & Whitehouse Call On Devos To Fix Missteps With Implementation Of TEPSLF Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the @GLSEN #DayOfSilence, when we support #LGBT students who are silenced in schools across the country and world. I join House Dems and Americans from all walks of life in standing with #LGBT youth. We see you and we hear you." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 11, 2019 Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Lee Introduce Bicameral Bill to Invest in Our Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 2, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Announce Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity Vice Chairs Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
March 26, 2019 Van Hollen, Roberts Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Fully Fund Special Education Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2019 Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Discuss Public Education in Maryland with Kirwan Commission Chairman Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Public Education with Kirwan Commission Chairman Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Dr. Brit Kirwan for meeting with the MD delegation to discuss what steps we must take to improve MD public schools. We must ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, from early childhood education through secondary education. https://bit.ly/2Ezdoqk " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2019 Sarbanes Joins Cummings, Cardin, Van Hollen and Ruppersberger to Introduce the FAFSA Fairness Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin to Announce Legislation to Improve Student Access to Federal Financial Aid Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Urge DeVos to Listen to Students and Survivors of Sexual Assault, Start Over on Title IX Rule Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Letter Calling on Devos to Improve Shutdown Guidance for Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and Mr. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Menendez, Booker Demand Answers After Trump Admin Ends Civil Rights Guidance for School Discipline Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with Los Angeles educators lifting their voices for improved conditions on behalf of their students. You are not marching alone." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "In the wake of the tragic and avoidable death of Jordan McNair, it is critical that the entire University System of Maryland implements reforms to keep students safe. Yesterday the MD delegation met with representatives from USM. Read our statement here: https://bit.ly/2RFHLiU " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2018 Maryland Delegation Urges University System of Maryland to Ensure Health, Safety of Every Student Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Keep Our Promise to Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections From Predatory Career Training Programs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The House will vote on 4 bills, including a bipartisan bill to promote student loan financial literacy. The bill is an important step to help borrowers plan, but falls short of a bipartisan reauthorization of the Higher Ed Act, which we should consider." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2018 Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2018 Hoyer Statement Applauding the Introduction of the Aim Higher Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2018 Tweet - "Closing the skills gap will require a greater federal role in comprehensive training for workers of all skill levels & career stages, as the @HouseNewDems suggested as part of its Economic Opportunity Agenda." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 18, 2019 Senator Merkley, Congresswoman Clark Introduce Legislation to Put Mental Health Care in Reach for Every Student in America Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Members of congress convene bipartisan congressional HBCU conference in honor of national HBCU week Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @FSCDems for their commitment to addressing the student debt crisis. Today, they are holding a hearing on this issue and are focused on ensuring student borrowers are not taken advantage of by student loan servicers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to Stu Reed, President and CEO of Education Corporation of America and John F. Kennedy, Receiver for Education Corporation of America - Harris, Colleagues Call on Defunct For-Profit College Education Corporation of America to Stop Attempts to Collect from Former Students Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer announce $1.1 million to boost STEM education at University of Maryland, college park Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 14, 2019 Van Hollen,Cardin, and Cummings announce $150,000 for Morgan State University Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019 Van Hollen Presents Far-Reaching Economic Proposals At EPI's Taxing the (very) Rich Conference Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 22, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @AAAAI_org for their important advocacy work on behalf of patients who need allergy, asthma, & immunology care. I look forward to working together to advance my bipartisan School-Based Allergies & Asthma Management Program Act to support students with asthma & allergies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Smith and Kelly Reintroduce Legislation to Train Students for High-Skill Jobs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD in 1954, Brown v. Board desegregated public schools, but there is still much work to be done to ensure every student has the equal chance to succeed. Today, we recommit ourselves to fulfilling the promise of #BrownvBoard once and for all. #ForThePeople" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Menendez Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill Aimed to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges Across the Country Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Committee on Recognition - Warren, Bonamici Lead Colleagues Urging Accreditation Council to Protect Students and Taxpayers by Denying Recognition to Troubled For-Profit College Accreditor ACICS Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 2, 2019 Hoyer, Roe Introduce the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "I joined @DrPhilRoe to re-introduce the bipartisan School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, which would encourage schools to implement management plans in order to be prepared to assist students with asthma and allergies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Kaine & Whitehouse Call On Devos To Fix Missteps With Implementation Of TEPSLF Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the @GLSEN #DayOfSilence, when we support #LGBT students who are silenced in schools across the country and world. I join House Dems and Americans from all walks of life in standing with #LGBT youth. We see you and we hear you." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 11, 2019 Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Lee Introduce Bicameral Bill to Invest in Our Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 2, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Announce Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity Vice Chairs Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
March 26, 2019 Van Hollen, Roberts Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Fully Fund Special Education Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2019 Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Discuss Public Education in Maryland with Kirwan Commission Chairman Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Public Education with Kirwan Commission Chairman Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Dr. Brit Kirwan for meeting with the MD delegation to discuss what steps we must take to improve MD public schools. We must ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, from early childhood education through secondary education. https://bit.ly/2Ezdoqk " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2019 Sarbanes Joins Cummings, Cardin, Van Hollen and Ruppersberger to Introduce the FAFSA Fairness Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin to Announce Legislation to Improve Student Access to Federal Financial Aid Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Urge DeVos to Listen to Students and Survivors of Sexual Assault, Start Over on Title IX Rule Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Letter Calling on Devos to Improve Shutdown Guidance for Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and Mr. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Menendez, Booker Demand Answers After Trump Admin Ends Civil Rights Guidance for School Discipline Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with Los Angeles educators lifting their voices for improved conditions on behalf of their students. You are not marching alone." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "In the wake of the tragic and avoidable death of Jordan McNair, it is critical that the entire University System of Maryland implements reforms to keep students safe. Yesterday the MD delegation met with representatives from USM. Read our statement here: https://bit.ly/2RFHLiU " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2018 Maryland Delegation Urges University System of Maryland to Ensure Health, Safety of Every Student Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Keep Our Promise to Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections From Predatory Career Training Programs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The House will vote on 4 bills, including a bipartisan bill to promote student loan financial literacy. The bill is an important step to help borrowers plan, but falls short of a bipartisan reauthorization of the Higher Ed Act, which we should consider." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2018 Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2018 Hoyer Statement Applauding the Introduction of the Aim Higher Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2018 Tweet - "Closing the skills gap will require a greater federal role in comprehensive training for workers of all skill levels & career stages, as the @HouseNewDems suggested as part of its Economic Opportunity Agenda." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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