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March 16, 2020 Shaheen, Hassan Urge FCC to Ensure That All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
March 16, 2020 Norton Introduces Bill to Help Strengthen D.C. National Guard By Giving Education Grants to D.C. Guard Members Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 16, 2020 Senate Passes Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Close Due to Coronavirus Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Angus King, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans groups across the country are urging President Trump to put #StudentsFirst by signing our bipartisan resolution overturning Besty DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule. Mr. President -- let's get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Starting tomorrow, all @ChiPubSchools will begin offering free meals for CPS students outside of all CPS school locations. Families can find their nearest CPS school here: http://cps.edu/map" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020 Rep. Pappas Responds to New Hampshire Schools Transitioning to Remote Learning Rep. Chris Pappas
March 15, 2020 Meng Calls for NYC Schools to Close to Help Fight Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 15, 2020 Reps. Nadler, Maloney, Meng, Velázquez, Rose, Ocasio-Cortez, Jeffries, Clarke, Engel, Meeks, Serrano, and Espaillat Call for Closure of New York City Schools Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 14, 2020 Tillis Statement On Governor's Executive Order On Social Distancing, Temporary School Closures Sen. Thom Tillis
March 13, 2020 CORONAVIRUS: Murray Introduces Bill to Support Students, Teachers, School Staff Amid School Closures Sen. Patty Murray
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Booker Urge Trump to Increase Mobile Hotspots During Coronavirus Outbreak to Help Students Complete Schoolwork Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 13, 2020 Reps. Davis and Lahood Introduce the Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2020 Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Reps Krishnamoorthi, Meuser Introduce Bipartisan "Partnerships For American Jobs Act" Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
March 12, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Sponsors Legislation for Veterans to Continue Receiving GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Jeff Van Drew
March 12, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Closure of New Haven Public Schools and Senior Centers Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Senators Young, Casey, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Child Care Workforce Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Flexibility for schools to serve meals to kids during closures" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Following Pingree's Advocacy, USDA Approves Maine DOE's Request to Allow Flexibility for School Meal Service Program Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Chellie Pingree
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today I voted to overturn the @BetsyDeVosEd rule that makes things worse for defrauded students & veterans who need relief. We have a student loan debt crisis in our country and it's time to put #StudentsFirst and protect them from scams." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "1/3 When it comes to addressing fraud in the student loan system, there needs to be a fair and transparent process in place." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 11, 2020 As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus, Tillis Takes Action to Protect GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans Sen. Thom Tillis
March 11, 2020 Rep. Courtney Helps Introduce Two Bills To Protect Americans Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Joe Courtney
March 11, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Senate's Vote to Protect Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
March 11, 2020 Representative Omar Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures Rep. Ilhan Omar
March 11, 2020 Comer Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures Rep. Jamie Comer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "As the coronavirus outbreak spreads & schools across the nation are forced to close, many students are left without the lunches & school services they rely on. @SenateDems & I are urging @usedgov to issue guidelines to schools & families addressing these concerns." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Bennet Applauds Senate Action to Overturn Secretary DeVos' Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Michael Bennet
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats came together to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans by voting to overturn the DeVos borrower defense rule. Now it is up to the President to put #StudentsFirst by signing our resolution & overturning this ru" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Murkowski Votes to Overturn Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Lisa Murkowski
March 11, 2020 Durbin, Schumer, Murray, Scott, Lee Statement On Senate Vote Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Close Due to Coronavirus Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
March 11, 2020 Scott Statement on Senate Voting to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule Rep. Bobby Scott
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: The Senate is voting on my resolution to overturn Betsy DeVos' terrible new borrower defense rule and put #StudentsFirst. Defrauded students & veterans deserve the relief. Watch the vote here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism, & I'm pleased @EnergyCommerce Health Subcommittee has marked up the bill I introduced w @DrPhilRoe to encourage schools to create asthma management plans so that teachers, administrators, & families can assist students." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "This afternoon, Senators will have a choice to make. Will we stand up for defrauded students & veterans? Or will we side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. Let's do the right thing. Let's put #StudentsFirst & overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
March 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Resolution to Overturn Devos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 11, 2020 Senator Hassan Applauds Bipartisan Vote to Overturn DeVos Rule that Favors Predatory For-Profit Colleges Over Defrauded Students Sen. Maggie Hassan
March 10, 2020 Hearing of the House Appropriations Committee - Questions of Rep. Pingree, Hearing on School Meals Program Access Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Chellie Pingree
March 10, 2020 Lankford Votes to Maintain Protections for Student Loan Borrowers Sen. James Lankford
March 10, 2020 Durbin: The Time Has Come To Stand Up For Defrauded Veterans And Student Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Federally Requiring Earned Education-Debt Discharges for Vets Act Rep. Susie Lee
March 10, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on VA Barring GI Funding for Colleges & Universities with Deceptive Marketing, Enrollment Practices Sen. Maggie Hassan
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senators will have a choice to make: side with defrauded students & veterans, or side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. I know where I stand--I'll be voting to put #StudentsFirst by overturning DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 16, 2020 Shaheen, Hassan Urge FCC to Ensure That All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
March 16, 2020 Norton Introduces Bill to Help Strengthen D.C. National Guard By Giving Education Grants to D.C. Guard Members Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 16, 2020 Senate Passes Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Close Due to Coronavirus Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Angus King, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans groups across the country are urging President Trump to put #StudentsFirst by signing our bipartisan resolution overturning Besty DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule. Mr. President -- let's get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Starting tomorrow, all @ChiPubSchools will begin offering free meals for CPS students outside of all CPS school locations. Families can find their nearest CPS school here: http://cps.edu/map" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020 Rep. Pappas Responds to New Hampshire Schools Transitioning to Remote Learning Rep.Chris Pappas
March 15, 2020 Meng Calls for NYC Schools to Close to Help Fight Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 15, 2020 Reps. Nadler, Maloney, Meng, Velázquez, Rose, Ocasio-Cortez, Jeffries, Clarke, Engel, Meeks, Serrano, and Espaillat Call for Closure of New York City Schools Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 14, 2020 Tillis Statement On Governor's Executive Order On Social Distancing, Temporary School Closures Sen.Thom Tillis
March 13, 2020 CORONAVIRUS: Murray Introduces Bill to Support Students, Teachers, School Staff Amid School Closures Sen.Patty Murray
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Booker Urge Trump to Increase Mobile Hotspots During Coronavirus Outbreak to Help Students Complete Schoolwork Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 13, 2020 Reps. Davis and Lahood Introduce the Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2020 Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Reps Krishnamoorthi, Meuser Introduce Bipartisan "Partnerships For American Jobs Act" Rep.Dan Meuser, ...
March 12, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Sponsors Legislation for Veterans to Continue Receiving GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Jeff Van Drew
March 12, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Closure of New Haven Public Schools and Senior Centers Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Senators Young, Casey, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Child Care Workforce Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Flexibility for schools to serve meals to kids during closures" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Following Pingree's Advocacy, USDA Approves Maine DOE's Request to Allow Flexibility for School Meal Service Program Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Chellie Pingree
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today I voted to overturn the @BetsyDeVosEd rule that makes things worse for defrauded students & veterans who need relief. We have a student loan debt crisis in our country and it's time to put #StudentsFirst and protect them from scams." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "1/3 When it comes to addressing fraud in the student loan system, there needs to be a fair and transparent process in place." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 11, 2020 As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus, Tillis Takes Action to Protect GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans Sen.Thom Tillis
March 11, 2020 Rep. Courtney Helps Introduce Two Bills To Protect Americans Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Joe Courtney
March 11, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Senate's Vote to Protect Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
March 11, 2020 Representative Omar Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures Rep.Ilhan Omar
March 11, 2020 Comer Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures Rep.Jamie Comer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "As the coronavirus outbreak spreads & schools across the nation are forced to close, many students are left without the lunches & school services they rely on. @SenateDems & I are urging @usedgov to issue guidelines to schools & families addressing these concerns." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Bennet Applauds Senate Action to Overturn Secretary DeVos' Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Michael Bennet
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats came together to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans by voting to overturn the DeVos borrower defense rule. Now it is up to the President to put #StudentsFirst by signing our resolution & overturning this ru" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Murkowski Votes to Overturn Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Lisa Murkowski
March 11, 2020 Durbin, Schumer, Murray, Scott, Lee Statement On Senate Vote Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Close Due to Coronavirus Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
March 11, 2020 Scott Statement on Senate Voting to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule Rep.Bobby Scott
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: The Senate is voting on my resolution to overturn Betsy DeVos' terrible new borrower defense rule and put #StudentsFirst. Defrauded students & veterans deserve the relief. Watch the vote here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism, & I'm pleased @EnergyCommerce Health Subcommittee has marked up the bill I introduced w @DrPhilRoe to encourage schools to create asthma management plans so that teachers, administrators, & families can assist students." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "This afternoon, Senators will have a choice to make. Will we stand up for defrauded students & veterans? Or will we side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. Let's do the right thing. Let's put #StudentsFirst & overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
March 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Resolution to Overturn Devos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 11, 2020 Senator Hassan Applauds Bipartisan Vote to Overturn DeVos Rule that Favors Predatory For-Profit Colleges Over Defrauded Students Sen.Maggie Hassan
March 10, 2020 Hearing of the House Appropriations Committee - Questions of Rep. Pingree, Hearing on School Meals Program Access Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Chellie Pingree
March 10, 2020 Lankford Votes to Maintain Protections for Student Loan Borrowers Sen.James Lankford
March 10, 2020 Durbin: The Time Has Come To Stand Up For Defrauded Veterans And Student Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Federally Requiring Earned Education-Debt Discharges for Vets Act Rep.Susie Lee
March 10, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on VA Barring GI Funding for Colleges & Universities with Deceptive Marketing, Enrollment Practices Sen.Maggie Hassan
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senators will have a choice to make: side with defrauded students & veterans, or side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. I know where I stand--I'll be voting to put #StudentsFirst by overturning DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me." Sen.Dick Durbin
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