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April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Assistance is available for student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments as a result of the #coronavirus pandemic. I encourage student borrowers to review this guide for more information:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 2, 2020 Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 Rep. Jason Crow
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Hey, parents. Since many of you have added "teacher" to your list of titles during this isolation period, I recorded a 10-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students about the U.S. Senate. Check it out" Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elisabeth DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the Dept. of Education - Reps Kuster, Speier, Pressley and Slotkin Lead 46 Members in Letter Demanding Sec DeVos Halt Plans to Gut Title IX Protections Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Dina Titus, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Fitzpatrick, Quigley, and Lowey Urge USAID to Include Distance Learning in Response to COVID-19 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 2, 2020 Thune Releases U.S. Government Video Lesson for South Dakota Students, Parents, and Teachers Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2020 Congressman Neguse Works to Ensure Students Can Receive CARES Act Coronavirus Rebates Rep. Joe Neguse
April 2, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet, and Schatz Lead Colleagues in Renewed Push to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for sharing. This is one more example of the kindness that's helping to spread joy and hope throughout this tumultuous time. As a son of two educators, I've seen firsthand the lengths they go to for their students." Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2020 Kilili Veterans Bill Added to House-Passed Coronavirus Act Rep. Mark Takano, ...
April 1, 2020 Murkowski: Alaska Communities to Receive $8.8 Million through Secure Rural Schools Program Sen. Lisa Murkowski
April 1, 2020 Pingree, 86 House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure College Students, Young Adults with Disabilities Receive COVID-19 Relief Rebates Rep. Chellie Pingree
April 1, 2020 House Passes Rep. Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Susie Lee
March 31, 2020 Congressman Anthony Brown: "I am honored to be appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors" Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
March 31, 2020 Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020 Daines Secures Over $50 Million for Montana Schools During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Warren, Gillibrand Urge Secretary DeVos to Halt Title IX Rule; Focus on Helping Schools During the COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 31, 2020 Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Applaud Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020 Meng Congratulates Frank Wu on Becoming New President of Queens College Rep. Grace Meng
March 30, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Elizabeth Darling, Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families - Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Provide Guidance To Child Welfare Agencies During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
March 30, 2020 Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education Sen. James Lankford
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, Democrats made the single largest investment in student aid in U.S. history with the Student Aid & Fiscal Responsibility Act. Last week, we secured student borrower relief in the CARES Act & will prioritize student debt throughout this crisis. #FamiliesFirst" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Scott, Neal, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call On DeVos To Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds For Entire 2020 Filing Season Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 27, 2020 Stanton's Advocacy Pays Off for Arizona in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep. Greg Stanton
March 27, 2020 Cole Statement on House Passage of the CARES Act Rep. Tom Cole
March 27, 2020 Committee Democrats At Work: Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Student Loan Borrowers Rep. Madeleine Dean
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Have questions about the how the new Senate-passed coronavirus relief package will support working families, institute sick leave, or affect student loan payments? Learn more about the relief bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2020 Senator Murray Secures More Than $30 Billion for K-12 Schools and Higher Education Sen. Patty Murray
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the Dept. of Agriculture - Mass. Lawmakers Urge USDA to Fully Reimburse School Districts and After-School Programs Providing Free Meals to Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
March 26, 2020 Senator Murray Vows to Continue Fighting for the Disability Community during the Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Patty Murray
March 26, 2020 The Gazette - Teacher misconduct would require prompt reporting under Iowa law Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends statewide school closure, requests extension of state income tax filing deadline Sen. Jim Justice
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers need relief during this national crisis. @USEdGov announced today that it will refund $1.8 billion to about 830,000 borrowers who have defaulted on their federal loans & will stop collections on borrowers in default for 60 days beginning March 13." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Harder Asks Education Department to Provide More Support to Rural Schools During Coronavirus Rep. Josh Harder
March 24, 2020 Rep. Dean introduces the Emergency Assistance for Student Borrowers Act of 2020 Rep. Madeleine Dean
March 24, 2020 Amata-Cosponsored Legislation Will Help Student Veterans During COVID-19 Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 24, 2020 Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen. Ed Markey, ...
March 24, 2020 Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Sen. Ed Markey
March 24, 2020 U.S. Department of Commerce to Invest $2 Million to Enhance Health Sciences Sector in Kinston Rep. Greg Murphy
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Bennet Urges Senate Leaders to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Remotely During Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Michael Bennet
March 23, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Date Title Politician
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Assistance is available for student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments as a result of the #coronavirus pandemic. I encourage student borrowers to review this guide for more information:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 2, 2020 Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 Rep.Jason Crow
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Hey, parents. Since many of you have added "teacher" to your list of titles during this isolation period, I recorded a 10-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students about the U.S. Senate. Check it out" Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elisabeth DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the Dept. of Education - Reps Kuster, Speier, Pressley and Slotkin Lead 46 Members in Letter Demanding Sec DeVos Halt Plans to Gut Title IX Protections Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Dina Titus, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Fitzpatrick, Quigley, and Lowey Urge USAID to Include Distance Learning in Response to COVID-19 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 2, 2020 Thune Releases U.S. Government Video Lesson for South Dakota Students, Parents, and Teachers Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2020 Congressman Neguse Works to Ensure Students Can Receive CARES Act Coronavirus Rebates Rep.Joe Neguse
April 2, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet, and Schatz Lead Colleagues in Renewed Push to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for sharing. This is one more example of the kindness that's helping to spread joy and hope throughout this tumultuous time. As a son of two educators, I've seen firsthand the lengths they go to for their students." Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2020 Kilili Veterans Bill Added to House-Passed Coronavirus Act Rep.Mark Takano, ...
April 1, 2020 Murkowski: Alaska Communities to Receive $8.8 Million through Secure Rural Schools Program Sen.Lisa Murkowski
April 1, 2020 Pingree, 86 House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure College Students, Young Adults with Disabilities Receive COVID-19 Relief Rebates Rep.Chellie Pingree
April 1, 2020 House Passes Rep. Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Susie Lee
March 31, 2020 Congressman Anthony Brown: "I am honored to be appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors" Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
March 31, 2020 Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020 Daines Secures Over $50 Million for Montana Schools During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Warren, Gillibrand Urge Secretary DeVos to Halt Title IX Rule; Focus on Helping Schools During the COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 31, 2020 Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Applaud Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020 Meng Congratulates Frank Wu on Becoming New President of Queens College Rep.Grace Meng
March 30, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Elizabeth Darling, Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families - Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Provide Guidance To Child Welfare Agencies During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
March 30, 2020 Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education Sen.James Lankford
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, Democrats made the single largest investment in student aid in U.S. history with the Student Aid & Fiscal Responsibility Act. Last week, we secured student borrower relief in the CARES Act & will prioritize student debt throughout this crisis. #FamiliesFirst" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Scott, Neal, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call On DeVos To Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds For Entire 2020 Filing Season Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 27, 2020 Stanton's Advocacy Pays Off for Arizona in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep.Greg Stanton
March 27, 2020 Cole Statement on House Passage of the CARES Act Rep.Tom Cole
March 27, 2020 Committee Democrats At Work: Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Student Loan Borrowers Rep.Madeleine Dean
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Have questions about the how the new Senate-passed coronavirus relief package will support working families, institute sick leave, or affect student loan payments? Learn more about the relief bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2020 Senator Murray Secures More Than $30 Billion for K-12 Schools and Higher Education Sen.Patty Murray
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the Dept. of Agriculture - Mass. Lawmakers Urge USDA to Fully Reimburse School Districts and After-School Programs Providing Free Meals to Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
March 26, 2020 Senator Murray Vows to Continue Fighting for the Disability Community during the Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Patty Murray
March 26, 2020 The Gazette - Teacher misconduct would require prompt reporting under Iowa law Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends statewide school closure, requests extension of state income tax filing deadline Sen.Jim Justice
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers need relief during this national crisis. @USEdGov announced today that it will refund $1.8 billion to about 830,000 borrowers who have defaulted on their federal loans & will stop collections on borrowers in default for 60 days beginning March 13." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Harder Asks Education Department to Provide More Support to Rural Schools During Coronavirus Rep.Josh Harder
March 24, 2020 Rep. Dean introduces the Emergency Assistance for Student Borrowers Act of 2020 Rep.Madeleine Dean
March 24, 2020 Amata-Cosponsored Legislation Will Help Student Veterans During COVID-19 Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 24, 2020 Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Rep.Katherine Clark, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen.Ed Markey, ...
March 24, 2020 Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Sen.Ed Markey
March 24, 2020 U.S. Department of Commerce to Invest $2 Million to Enhance Health Sciences Sector in Kinston Rep.Greg Murphy
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Bennet Urges Senate Leaders to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Remotely During Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Michael Bennet
March 23, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
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