| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Walker Joins Efforts to Increase Flexibility For Parents of Children Learning From Home
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Rep. Tim Walberg, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Fudge, Scott Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Food Assistance for Displaced College Students
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Legislation to Relieve Families and Schools From School Meal Debt
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader; Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Majority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representative TJ Cox Leads Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Invest in Rural Stem Education
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Rep. William Balderson, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "For kids, a sudden shift in their daily routines can be unsettling. Great to see the Carbondale Public Library start a reading program to help kids learn about essential workers and understand the importance of kindness during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on Remote Learning, Educational Equity
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to 50 Collegiate Associations, Conferences, Junior Colleges, and Universities - Wicker Seeks Information for Student-Athlete Name, Image, Likeness Debate
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| May 7, 2020
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Amata Welcomes $45.6 Million In CARES Act Education Funds
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| May 7, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation - Wyden, Colleagues Push Comcast to Open Public Wi-Fi to Students Lacking Access at Home During COVID-19
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces $500,000 for Morgan State University Historical Preservation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Scott, Nadler Statement On Education Department's Final Title Ix Rule
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| May 6, 2020
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Foxx Statement on Education Department's Title IX Rule
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| May 6, 2020
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Nadler, Scott Statement on Education Department's Final Title IX Rule
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Secretary Betsy DeVos and POTUS are finalizing a rule that would make it harder to protect students from sexual harassment and assault in schools & on college campuses - a serious threat the federal govt should confront with all the tools at its disposal."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 6, 2020
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DeLauro Statement on Secretary DeVos's Final Campus Sexual Assault Rule
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| May 6, 2020
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Booker Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership, Appropriators to Support Minority Serving Institutions in Next Stimulus Package
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| May 6, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration's Rule Dismantling Title IX Protections for Students and Survivors
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| May 6, 2020
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Senator Murray Slams Secretary DeVos' Title IX Rule, Calls on the Department to Focus on COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 6, 2020
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement on DeVos Rule Dismantling Title IX Protections
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Rep. Lori Trahan
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "With the #COVID19 crisis interrupting individualized education plans for many students, it's vital that the gov't offer funding for school districts to properly accommodate students w/ disabilities. I'm joining @SenateDems in calling for this funding in the next #COVID19 package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress must act to expedite loan discharges & ensure full relief for defrauded student borrowers in the next #COVID19 relief package. During this unprecedented crisis, it is the commonsense thing to do."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2020
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Reps. Loebsack, Graves Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers
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Rep. Sam Graves, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "This #TeacherAppreciationDay: We're recognizing teachers in New York and across this country who are working so incredibly hard for our kids during this crisis. And just like they won't stop fighting for our kids, I won't stop fighting for our teachers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 5, 2020
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Takano, Durbin, Brown, Jayapal and Warren Unveil Plan to Grant Full Student Loan Discharges to Defrauded Student Borrowers in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "On #TeacherAppreciationDay, I thank all teachers who are working tirelessly to educate students & adapt to distance learning during this crisis. Teachers are invaluable, & Dems are pushing for increased funding for state & local govts to ensure they can keep teachers on the job."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 5, 2020
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Maloney Joins with Health Care Professionals, Educators to Introduce Bill Forgiving Student Loans for Frontline Health Workers
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "My dad was a teacher, coach & drove the bus. My mom was the school librarian. Growing up, I saw firsthand the dedication of educators. I am so thankful to our teachers -- especially now as they work to educate our children under these unusual circumstances. #TeacherAppreciationDay"
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 5, 2020
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Fitzpatrick & Doggett Introduce Bipartisan American Opportunity Student Tax Relief Act
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Emergency Educational Connections Act, H.R. 6563
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 5, 2020
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Iowa Safe Schools Annual Governor's Conference
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 5, 2020
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Kuster, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Student Debt Relief to Essential Workers
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Teachers dedicate themselves to educating the next generation of leaders, and that takes extra ingenuity & innovation during this time of online learning. During this #TeacherAppreciationWeek, take a moment to #ThankATeacher who has made a difference in your life."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Calls for Greater Support for Students With Disabilities in Upcoming COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Teachers in #Kentucky and across America are adapting to online learning and continuing to educate young minds. They are among the many heroes during this crisis. The entire Senate salutes and thanks all of our nation's educators on this National Teacher Day."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "As far as I'm concerned, every day should be #TeacherAppreciationDay. Their miraculous work is invaluable and their impact on our children unmistakable -- even without a national crisis complicating their efforts."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| May 5, 2020
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Booker, Murphy Urge Further Action by the NCAA in the Wake of Its Recommendations for College Athlete Compensation
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| May 5, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $46 Million in Additional Funding for Maryland Colleges, Including $44 Million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "I am joining with @SenSherrodBrown , @RepMarkTakano , @SenWarren , & @RepJayapal to announce a plan to grant full student loan discharges to three specific emergency categories of defrauded student borrowers in the next #COVID19 relief package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Top House Republicans Announce Probe into Chinese Efforts to Infiltrate U.S. Colleges
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Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Committee Democrats Call on Secretary DeVos to Fix Borrower Defense Application Process
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos - House, Senate Democrats Warn DeVos Against Changing Distance Education Rules Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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McBath Announces More than $80 Million in Emergency Relief for Georgia Colleges and Universities, Fights for Students in Federal Pandemic Response
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Rep. Lucy McBath
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the US House of Representatives - Reps. Lowenthal, Matsui, Lead California House Delegation Members In Urging Additional Federal Relief To Higher Education
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Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Hoeven Announces More Than $3 Million in COVID-19 Funding for North Dakota Tribal Colleges
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 4, 2020
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Durbin, Takano, Brown, Jayapal, Warren Unveil Plan To Grant Full Student Loan Discharges To Defrauded Student Borrowers In Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Rep. Banks, Lamborn Applaud Sec. DeVos's Restriction of COVID-19 Aid to Legal U.S. Residents
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Rep. Tim Burchett, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Notice: North Dakota Colleges and Universities Receive Additional CARES Act Funding for COVID-19 Relief
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Congressman Panetta Denounces Secretary Devos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students in Covid-19 Relief
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Congressional Art Competition Deadline Extended
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Rep. Hal Rogers
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| May 1, 2020
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Congressional Delegation Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief for Arkansas HBCUs and Colleges and Universities Serving Low-Income Students
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Sen. John Boozman
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| May 1, 2020
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Rep. Cline Introduces H.R. 6651 -- The Use Your Endowment Act
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Rep. Ben Cline
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| May 1, 2020
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Hawley's Bill to Stop Universities with Massive Endowments from Receiving COVID Aid Sees Momentum in Congress
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Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Reps. Grijalva, Correa, and Jayapal Lead 84 In Denouncing Secretary DeVos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students In COVID-19 Relief
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "During the Great Recession, for-profit college enrollment skyrocketed - reaping huge profits for investors & leaving thousands of students buried in student loan debt w/ a worthless degree. We're already seeing signs of for-profit colleges ramping up for a repeat during #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, DeLauro Urge DeVos to Reverse Unauthorized Guidance Excluding 7.5 Million Students From Emergency Financial Aid
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Rep. Mike Levin Congratulates CA-49 Students Appointed To Nation's Service Academies
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Rep. Mike Levin
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| May 1, 2020
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Update: Federal Funds for Arizona
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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| May 1, 2020
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Hoeven Announces More Than $7 Million in Additional CARES Act Funding to Support ND Higher Education Institutions
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Correa, Grijalva, Jayapal, Lead 84 In Denouncing Secretary DeVos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students In COVID-19 Relief
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Rep. Lou Correa
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| May 1, 2020
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Congressional Delegation Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief for Arkansas HBCUs and Colleges and Universities Serving Low-Income Students
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Rep. Steve Womack
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Rep. Wild Calls for Legislative Action on Student Mental Health Needs During COVID-19
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces Nearly $3 Million in Additional Funding for Maine Colleges and Universities
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| May 1, 2020
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Cortez Masto Applauds Faa's Implementation of Collegiate Drone Training Program
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| May 1, 2020
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In Response to Rising Unemployment, Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training Needed to Relaunch the Economy
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce Opportunity for Additional Relief Funding for Higher Education Institutions Across West Virginia
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce $100K for COVID-19 Research at WVU
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Rep. Banks Applauds Signing of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act
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Sen. Jim Banks
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Principals, Teachers, and Counselors - Durbin Calls On Illinois Education Professionals To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $9 Million for Montana Higher Education Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 30, 2020
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Fitzpatrick Urges Department of Education to Provide Relief for Local School Districts
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
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| April 30, 2020
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Senators Markey, Van Hollen, Bennet, Hassan, and Colleagues Plan to Introduce Legislation to Direct $4 Billion in E-Rate Funds to Close Growing Learning Gap in Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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President Signs Amata-Cosponsored Legislation To Help Student Veterans
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| April 30, 2020
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Shaheen Joins Nashua High School South Class Via Zoom & Takes Student Questions
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "MD has now been approved to provide pandemic nutrition assistance to all students missing free or reduced-price lunches. Now families will be able to directly purchase food, supplementing the free emergency meals being distributed by public schools."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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