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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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