| June 24, 2021
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| June 24, 2021
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Neal Announces Funding for Local Head Start Programs
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| June 24, 2021
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Kaine & Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Nationwide Teacher and Principal Shortages
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| June 24, 2021
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Sen. Cramer: Sitting Bull College Receives $3.5 Million for Native American Prairie Ecosystems Research Center
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| June 24, 2021
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Babin, Houlahan Ease Heavy Burden on America's Health Care Providers
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Rep. Brian Babin
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| June 24, 2021
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Rep. Mike Levin Announces Congressional App Challenge for Middle School and High School Students
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Rep. Mike Levin
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| June 24, 2021
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Harder Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Make Education More Affordable & Accessible
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Rep. Josh Harder, ...
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| June 24, 2021
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Representatives, Union Leaders Call for Repeal of Cap on SALT Deduction that Has Unfairly Targeted Unions
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 24, 2021
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Tweet - "For too long, low-income students & students of color have been left behind by our nation's education system. The American Jobs Plan includes $12 billion for community college infrastructure, so we can empower our students and #BuildBackBetter."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 24, 2021
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Rep. Castro to Co-Chair Hispanic Serving Institutions Caucus
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Rep. Joaquin Castro
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| June 24, 2021
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President - Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Urge President Biden to Deliver Much-Needed Relief by Extending Pause on Federal Student Loan Payments, Interest
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| June 24, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 23, 2021
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Rep. Leger Fernández Announces Over $5 Million for Local Head Start Programs in CD-3
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
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| June 23, 2021
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Student Loans
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 23, 2021
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Peters Announces Reintroduction of Bipartisan Bill to Alleviate Student Loan Debt and Help Communities Fill Worker Shortages
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "We can't expect Americans to succeed if we don't first give them the tools to do so. The American Families Plan strengthens our public education system, setting kids up for a lifetime of success & laying the groundwork for a generation of American prosperity. #BuildBackBetter"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 23, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Schumer, Warren, Pressley, Courtney Lead Bicameral Letter Calling On Biden To Extend Pause On Student Loan Payments
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 23, 2021
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Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $2.3 Million to Support UMaine's Development of Wireless Sensors
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenWarren, @RepPressley, @RepJoeCourtney, and Democrats from the Senate and House: @POTUS should extend the pause on student loan payments as America continues to recover from the COVID crisis. And @POTUS should #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The pause on payments and interest of federal student loans expires September 30 I'm standing with @SenWarren, @RepPressley, @RepJoeCourtney, Senate and House Dems: President Biden should extend that pause And President Biden should #CancelStudentDebt"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 23, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Pressley, Warren, Schumer, Courtney Lead Call Urging Biden to Extend Pause on Student Loan Payments
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
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| June 23, 2021
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Reps. Sewell, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships, Strengthen Workforce Recruitment in Rural America
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| June 23, 2021
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Cantwell, Hirono Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Boost Gender Equity in Education, Support Title IX
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 23, 2021
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President - Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Urge President Biden to Deliver Much-Needed Relief by Extending Pause on Federal Student Loan Payments, Interest
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| June 23, 2021
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Velazquez & Bowman Introduce Legislation to Provide Plant-Based Entrées in Schools
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 23, 2021
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Capito, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Alleviate Student Loan Debt and Help Communities Fill Worker Shortages
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| June 23, 2021
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Newhouse: "Critical Race Theory Has No Place in Our Schools"
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 23, 2021
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Matsui, Hirono Reintroduce Bicameral Bill To Boost Gender Equity In Education, Support Title IX
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Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
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| June 23, 2021
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Norton Secures Victories in House D.C. Appropriations Bill
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| June 22, 2021
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces $4.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Hidalgo County Head Start Program
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| June 22, 2021
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Reps. Jackson, Cuellar, Lamborn, and Strickland Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Teacher Shortages in Military Communities
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Rep. Ronny Jackson
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| June 22, 2021
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With Cyberattacks on the Rise, Collins & Warner Urge Education Department to Bolster Cyber Defenses Across Schools
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 22, 2021
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Senator Hassan's Bill to Help High School Students Earn College Credits Receives Support from NH Educators
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| June 22, 2021
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Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bill to Double Pell Grant, Make College More Affordable
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| June 22, 2021
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Amata Cosponsors STEM Legislation For Territories
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| June 22, 2021
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Durbin Talks For-Profit Colleges, Student Debt With Federal Student Aid COO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 22, 2021
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Wasserman Schultz: Millions in Aid Available for New, Existing Broward College Students
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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| June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Our broken student debt system is saddling older Americans with an impossible burden. With one stroke of the pen, President Biden can--and must--deliver badly needed relief. #CancelStudentDebt"
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| June 21, 2021
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Murphy Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on NCAA Amateurism and Compensation
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| June 21, 2021
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Blackburn, Wicker Affirm SCOTUS NCAA Ruling
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| June 21, 2021
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Tweet - "For millions of Americans, student loan debt has become an impossible burden. And this is a burden that falls especially hard on Black borrowers. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt and help close this racial wealth gap."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 21, 2021
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Warren, Smith, Markey Call On Student Loan Servicers To Support Borrowers Before Repayments Resume
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| June 21, 2021
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Chair Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court Decision on College Athletics
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 21, 2021
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Amata Welcomes OIA Grants Including Close Up Funds
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| June 21, 2021
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Letter to Harris Pastides, President University of South Carolina, to James P. Clements, President Clemson University - Rep. Norman Leads Letter to Clemson & University of South Carolina Regarding Critical Race Theory
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Rep. Ralph Norman
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| June 21, 2021
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Congresswoman Trahan Statement on Unanimous Alston Decision
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Rep. Jim McGovern
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| June 19, 2021
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Tweet - "The American Families Plan contains funding to help 5+ million students attend community college while paying NO tuition and NO fees. #BuildBackBetter"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 18, 2021
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Hoeven Addresses North Dakota Boys State 78th Annual Session
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 18, 2021
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Tweet - "WATCH: I was so proud to talk with @SenWarren, @Alyssa_Milano, organizers, and so many Americans telling their stories and pushing for action on canceling student debt. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt by executive action."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to @usedgov, 535 more Illinois borrowers who attended #4profit ITT Tech will have a total of $16M in federal student loans discharged. Good news for these defrauded students, but there are many more who deserve relief."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 18, 2021
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Blackburn, Cotton, Hagerty, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Universities from Foreign Influence
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Sen. Bill Hagerty, ...
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| June 18, 2021
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The First Amendment Belongs in Our Universities
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
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| June 18, 2021
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Tweet - "The American Jobs Plan contains federal R&D investments at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions to establish research incubators and centers of excellence on campuses across the country. #BuildBackBetter"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 18, 2021
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Breaking: Fitzpatrick Introduces Campus Free Speech Legislation
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
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| June 18, 2021
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Grothman Bill Bans Critical Race Theory
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Rep. Glenn Grothman
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| June 18, 2021
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Meeks Applauds FHA's Move to Make its Mortgage Insurance Program More Accessible to Student Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Our students are our future, and we must invest in their success. That's why the American Families Plan expands access to Pell Grants, which already help 30% of students get an education. Opportunity should not be limited to those who can afford it. #BuildBackBetter"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Student loan debt is holding back 43M borrowers--and is disproportionately weighing down Black women. President Biden can use executive authority to #CancelStudentDebt and help close the racial wealth gap."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2021
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Murphy, Pressley, Warren, Smith, Omar, Bowman Introduce Legislation to End the Criminalization of Students, Invest in Counselors, Safer Environment for Kids
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| June 17, 2021
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - With Cyberattacks on the Rise, Warner & Collins Urge Department of Education to Empower Schools to Bolster Cyber Defenses
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Sen. Mark Warner, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "8% of post-secondary students in America enroll in #4profit colleges and universities. And yet they represent 30% of all student loan defaults nationwide. These institutions are preying upon vulnerable students. @usedgov must be aggressive in protecting students and taxpayers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2021
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Murphy Introduces the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
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Rep. Greg Murphy
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| June 17, 2021
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Matsui, Garbarino, Langevin, Katko Introduce The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino
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| June 17, 2021
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Kuster, Burchett, Schrier, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Graduate Education More Affordable for Low-Income Students
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Matsui, Langevin, Katko, Garbarino Introduce The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Pressley, Murphy, Warren, Omar, Bowman, Smith Introduce Bill To End The Criminalization Of Students, Invest In Counselors, Safer Environment For Kids
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Wilson Montoya is a first generation student in New York. But for too many Americans these days like Wilson, student loan debt has been an anchor weighing him down. We're standing together to push for President Biden to #CancelStudentDebt by executive action."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Student debt is holding back millions from being able to build the financial resources needed to build their futures. And this is a burden that falls especially hard on Black borrowers. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt with the stroke of a pen."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2021
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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.2 Million National Science Foundation Grant to the University of Memphis
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| June 17, 2021
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U.S. Representative Madison Cawthorn Introduces The Informed Electorate Act to Promote Civic Engagement and Education on Americas Civic and Electoral Process
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Rep. Maria Salazar, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Chair Cantwell: "Congress Cannot Pass an NIL Law That Just Ignores the Rights of Students."
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 17, 2021
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Senator Murray Urges Action to Make Higher Education More Affordable and Accessible, As Colleges Work to Reopen this Fall
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 17, 2021
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Cotton, Hagerty, Blackburn, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Universities from Foreign Influence
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Sen. Tom Cotton
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| June 17, 2021
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Murphy, Pressley, Warren, Smith, Omar, Bowman Introduce Legislation to End the Criminalization of Students, Invest in Counselors, Safer Environment for Kids
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Hyde-Smith: Miss. Wants Flexibility in Using School "Reopening' Funds
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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