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Dec. 19, 2019 Senator Murray Secures Provisions Forcing DeVos to Hold Student Loan Servicers Accountable in Year-End Spending Bill Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2019 Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Restore Servicemembers' Ability to Transfer Education Benefits Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill Sen. Angus King, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to secure $7M in additional funding for the Open Textbook Pilot in the FY20 appropriations bill to make college textbooks more affordable. I encourage all interested institutions in IL & across the country to apply." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019 Johnson Secures Four-Year Funding for D.C. School Choice (SOAR Act) Sen. Ron Johnson
Dec. 19, 2019 PBS December Democratic Debate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Majority Leader McConnell Secures Nearly $66 Million for New Research Lab at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 18, 2019 Larsen Introduces Bill to Eliminate Barriers to Education for Sign Language Students Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 18, 2019 Senator Warren Announces Reintroduction of the Bipartisan AIM HIGH Act Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Dec. 18, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver For Upstate NY Teachers; Senators Reject Administration's Thoughtless Proposal To Totally Eliminate Teacher Recruitment Grant Program, Instead Fought To Increase Funding By $76 Million In Upcoming Spending Package Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Heinrich Announces Nominees To The United States Service Academies Sen. Martin Heinrich
Dec. 18, 2019 Alaska Delegation Locks In Two More Years of Secure Rural Schools Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Senators Work to Address Student Loans Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to have the support of the @AmericanLegion for S.J. Res. 56 to overturn the DeVos borrower defense rule which would prevent defrauded student veterans from getting the federal student debt relief to which they are entitled." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "HBCUs are all about providing opportunities to our students who might not get them anywhere else, and preparing them so that when they graduate, they are just as qualified, if not more, as any other student in the same profession. #FUTUREAct #ForTheFUTURE" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Bill Enrollment for the FUTURE Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "#HBCUs and #MSIs are historically underfunded. Thanks to the hard of work our Senate colleagues, their funding has been PERMANENTLY authorized through the #FUTUREAct. This will provide these vital institutions with the stability and certainty they need to thrive." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019 Murphy: Federal Legislation is Needed & Student Athletes Must be Front & Center Sen. Chris Murphy
Dec. 17, 2019 Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to participate in 2020 Girls Go CyberStart competition Sen. Jim Justice
Dec. 17, 2019 Scott Statement: Changes To DeVos' Flawed Partial Relief Formula Focused On Optics, Not Students Rep. Bobby Scott
Dec. 17, 2019 Rep. Sewell Applauds the FUTURE Act Becoming Law Rep. Terri Sewell
Dec. 17, 2019 Bipartisan Hassan Measures to Reverse Tax Increases on Gold Star Families and Students Included in Government Funding Legislation Sen. Maggie Hassan
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The FUTURE Act also simplifies the FAFSA from 108 to 22 questions. By simplifying this form, we're able to remove a significant barrier for students who need financial assistance in order to afford college." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Menendez, Brown, Colleagues Urge CFPB to Fulfill its Legal Obligations on Student Loans Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Wilson Statement the FUTURE Act Signing Ceremony Rep. Frederica Wilson
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I am so proud of the 4 extraordinary #HBCUs in MD, & I was pleased to celebrate House and Senate passage of the #FUTUREAct today, which will strengthen HBCUs and MSIs across the country. I thank @RepAdams for championing HBCUs and her leadership on the bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Rep. André Carson, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Applauds the Future Act Becoming Law Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019 Adams Leads Effort to Investigate the Administration's Failure to Uphold Promise to HBCUs Rep. Alma Adams, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Peters Presses DeVos for Answers on Program that Wasted Over $500 Million in Taxpayer Money on Failed Charter Schools Sen. Gary Peters
Dec. 17, 2019 Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill to Ensure Students Get Enough Time to Eat Lunch Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The #FUTUREAct is a significant victory for America's students and will ensure permanent funding for #HBCUs & Minority-Serving Institutions, like @BowieState. As a member of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, I was proud to support this bill #ForTheFUTURE." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 16, 2019 Senator Collins Successfully Negotiates $300 Million for New MMA Training Ship in Final Appropriations Agreement Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 16, 2019 Peters, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect K-12 School Systems from Cyber-Attacks Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Accountability Of Foreign Medical Schools Receiving Federal Student Aid Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "While most overseas medical schools must meet minimum standards to receive U.S. student aid dollars, there is a loophole exempting a small number of for-profit institutions. These Caribbean medical schools leave students with massive debt & less chance of ever becoming a doctor." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Bonamici Congratulates Local Student Who Won District's Congressional App Challenge Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 16, 2019 Westerman Announces Nominations to Military Academies Rep. Bruce Westerman
Dec. 16, 2019 Wyden, Crapo, Merkley, Risch Announce Two-Year Authorization for Secure Rural Schools Program in End-of-Year Funding Package Sen. Jim Risch, ...
Dec. 14, 2019 Desert News - Sen Mike Lee: Community can play a bigger role in public education Sen. Mike Lee
Dec. 13, 2019 Collins, Reed Introduce Legislation to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 13, 2019 Romney Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Support Computer Science Students and Educators Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Senator Murray Praises Final Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Fund HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2019 Golden Nominates 12 Mainers for Service Academies Rep. Jared Golden
Dec. 13, 2019 Daines Announces All 2019 Montana Student U. S. Military Academy Nominations Sen. Steve Daines
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Bennet, Duckworth, Gardner To DeVos: Extend Closed School Discharge Eligibility For Illinois, Colorado Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Under Questioning From Underwood, Devos Leaves Doubt that All Defrauded Students' Credit Reports Have Been Fixed Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 12, 2019 Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 12, 2019 Reed, Collins Intro PASS Act to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 19, 2019 Senator Murray Secures Provisions Forcing DeVos to Hold Student Loan Servicers Accountable in Year-End Spending Bill Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2019 Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Restore Servicemembers' Ability to Transfer Education Benefits Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill Sen.Angus King, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to secure $7M in additional funding for the Open Textbook Pilot in the FY20 appropriations bill to make college textbooks more affordable. I encourage all interested institutions in IL & across the country to apply." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019 Johnson Secures Four-Year Funding for D.C. School Choice (SOAR Act) Sen.Ron Johnson
Dec. 19, 2019 PBS December Democratic Debate Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Majority Leader McConnell Secures Nearly $66 Million for New Research Lab at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 18, 2019 Larsen Introduces Bill to Eliminate Barriers to Education for Sign Language Students Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 18, 2019 Senator Warren Announces Reintroduction of the Bipartisan AIM HIGH Act Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Dec. 18, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver For Upstate NY Teachers; Senators Reject Administration's Thoughtless Proposal To Totally Eliminate Teacher Recruitment Grant Program, Instead Fought To Increase Funding By $76 Million In Upcoming Spending Package Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Heinrich Announces Nominees To The United States Service Academies Sen.Martin Heinrich
Dec. 18, 2019 Alaska Delegation Locks In Two More Years of Secure Rural Schools Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Senators Work to Address Student Loans Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to have the support of the @AmericanLegion for S.J. Res. 56 to overturn the DeVos borrower defense rule which would prevent defrauded student veterans from getting the federal student debt relief to which they are entitled." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "HBCUs are all about providing opportunities to our students who might not get them anywhere else, and preparing them so that when they graduate, they are just as qualified, if not more, as any other student in the same profession. #FUTUREAct #ForTheFUTURE" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Bill Enrollment for the FUTURE Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "#HBCUs and #MSIs are historically underfunded. Thanks to the hard of work our Senate colleagues, their funding has been PERMANENTLY authorized through the #FUTUREAct. This will provide these vital institutions with the stability and certainty they need to thrive." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019 Murphy: Federal Legislation is Needed & Student Athletes Must be Front & Center Sen.Chris Murphy
Dec. 17, 2019 Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to participate in 2020 Girls Go CyberStart competition Sen.Jim Justice
Dec. 17, 2019 Scott Statement: Changes To DeVos' Flawed Partial Relief Formula Focused On Optics, Not Students Rep.Bobby Scott
Dec. 17, 2019 Rep. Sewell Applauds the FUTURE Act Becoming Law Rep.Terri Sewell
Dec. 17, 2019 Bipartisan Hassan Measures to Reverse Tax Increases on Gold Star Families and Students Included in Government Funding Legislation Sen.Maggie Hassan
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The FUTURE Act also simplifies the FAFSA from 108 to 22 questions. By simplifying this form, we're able to remove a significant barrier for students who need financial assistance in order to afford college." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Menendez, Brown, Colleagues Urge CFPB to Fulfill its Legal Obligations on Student Loans Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Wilson Statement the FUTURE Act Signing Ceremony Rep.Frederica Wilson
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I am so proud of the 4 extraordinary #HBCUs in MD, & I was pleased to celebrate House and Senate passage of the #FUTUREAct today, which will strengthen HBCUs and MSIs across the country. I thank @RepAdams for championing HBCUs and her leadership on the bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Rep.André Carson, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Applauds the Future Act Becoming Law Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2019 Adams Leads Effort to Investigate the Administration's Failure to Uphold Promise to HBCUs Rep.Alma Adams, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Peters Presses DeVos for Answers on Program that Wasted Over $500 Million in Taxpayer Money on Failed Charter Schools Sen.Gary Peters
Dec. 17, 2019 Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill to Ensure Students Get Enough Time to Eat Lunch Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The #FUTUREAct is a significant victory for America's students and will ensure permanent funding for #HBCUs & Minority-Serving Institutions, like @BowieState. As a member of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, I was proud to support this bill #ForTheFUTURE." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 16, 2019 Senator Collins Successfully Negotiates $300 Million for New MMA Training Ship in Final Appropriations Agreement Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 16, 2019 Peters, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect K-12 School Systems from Cyber-Attacks Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Accountability Of Foreign Medical Schools Receiving Federal Student Aid Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "While most overseas medical schools must meet minimum standards to receive U.S. student aid dollars, there is a loophole exempting a small number of for-profit institutions. These Caribbean medical schools leave students with massive debt & less chance of ever becoming a doctor." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Bonamici Congratulates Local Student Who Won District's Congressional App Challenge Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 16, 2019 Westerman Announces Nominations to Military Academies Rep.Bruce Westerman
Dec. 16, 2019 Wyden, Crapo, Merkley, Risch Announce Two-Year Authorization for Secure Rural Schools Program in End-of-Year Funding Package Sen.Jim Risch, ...
Dec. 14, 2019 Desert News - Sen Mike Lee: Community can play a bigger role in public education Sen.Mike Lee
Dec. 13, 2019 Collins, Reed Introduce Legislation to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 13, 2019 Romney Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Support Computer Science Students and Educators Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Senator Murray Praises Final Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Fund HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2019 Golden Nominates 12 Mainers for Service Academies Rep.Jared Golden
Dec. 13, 2019 Daines Announces All 2019 Montana Student U. S. Military Academy Nominations Sen.Steve Daines
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Bennet, Duckworth, Gardner To DeVos: Extend Closed School Discharge Eligibility For Illinois, Colorado Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Under Questioning From Underwood, Devos Leaves Doubt that All Defrauded Students' Credit Reports Have Been Fixed Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 12, 2019 Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 12, 2019 Reed, Collins Intro PASS Act to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible Sen.Jack Reed, ...
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