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Nov. 1, 2019 Hayes-Led College Affordability Act Passes Education & Labor Committee Rep. Jahana Hayes
Nov. 1, 2019 Murphy, Rubio Introduce Bill to Help School Districts Accommodate Students from Puerto Rico Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 31, 2019 Congressman DeSaulnier Successfully Includes Measure to Better Recruit and Retain Teachers in Bill to Overhaul America's Higher Education System Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Stevens Student Loan Relief Bills Clear Key Hurdle Rep. Haley Stevens
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat applauds the House committee on education & labor for passing h.r. 4674, the College Affordability Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar introduces, passes amendment to College Affordability Act Rep. Ilhan Omar
Oct. 31, 2019 Young Joins Resolution Recognizing Program Critical to US-Indo-Pacific Partnership Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano Rep. Mark Takano
Oct. 31, 2019 Bonamici-Sponsored Bill to Make Higher Education More Affordable Advances to House Floor Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2019 Democrats Pass the College #unAffordability Act at the Expense of Students Rep. Virginia Foxx
Oct. 31, 2019 Harder Scores Huge Wins in Best-Ever Education Bill for the Central Valley Rep. Josh Harder
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Courtney, House Education & Labor Committee Vote To Approve The College Affordability Act Rep. Joe Courtney
Oct. 31, 2019 Scott statement on Department of Education's final accreditation rule Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lee, Markup on the College Affordability Act Rep. Susie Lee
Oct. 31, 2019 Rosen Education, Health, and Conservation Amendments Passed by Senate Sen. Jacky Rosen
Oct. 31, 2019 Congressman Panetta Secures Key Legislative Provisions in the College Affordability Act Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Oct. 31, 2019 Committee Advances Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019 Reps. Díaz-Balart and Murphy, Senators Rubio and Murphy Introduce Bill to Help School Districts Accommodate Students from Puerto Rico Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Murray Slams DeVos Rule Weakening Higher Education Oversight and Lowering Standards for College Accreditation Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2019 Scott Statement on Department of Education's Final Accreditation Rule Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 30, 2019 U.S. Rep. Ted Budd Introduces CODE Act Sen. Ted Budd
Oct. 30, 2019 DeLauro Statement on 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress Results Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Oct. 30, 2019 School Infrastructure Rep. Raul Ruiz
Oct. 30, 2019 Day 1 of Democrats' Markup of Partisan College #unAffordability Act Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks one month since Title III Federal funding expired for HBCUs. The House has done its part by passing the FUTURE Act, reauthorizing necessary funding, yet the Senate hasn't even taken it up for a vote. Our students cannot afford to wait. They need this funding now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 30, 2019 Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 30, 2019 Rosen Addresses Congressional Briefing on Holocaust Education, Discusses Bipartisan Legislative Efforts to Combat Anti-Semitism Sen. Jacky Rosen
Oct. 30, 2019 Norcross Amendment to College Affordability Act Increases Access to Child Care on Campus Rep. Donald Norcross
Oct. 30, 2019 Gov. Justice celebrates Hollywood Elementary School for being named as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Sen. Jim Justice
Oct. 30, 2019 Gov. Justice recognizes Athens Elementary School for Balanced Scorecard accomplishments Sen. Jim Justice
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Owens, Acting Admin. of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Schumer reveals: Critical Fed report on school bus safety that studies new tech--like stop sign cams on a bus's side--sits parked in Fed bureaucracy; with +2.3m NY kids riding each day, senator demands Feds release report, implement any needed actions & create fund to help districts purchase cams that can protect kids Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Murphy Statement on Need for Bipartisan Action on NCAA Reform Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 29, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Markup on Democrats' Partisan Higher Education Bill Rep. Virginia Foxx
Oct. 29, 2019 Recognizing the Investiture of Georgia Southern University President, Dr. Kyle Marrero Rep. Rick Allen
Oct. 29, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Markup on H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act Rep. Virginia Foxx
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Bobby Scott, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor - In Support of Effort to Subpoena Betsy DeVos for For-Profit College Scandal Rep. Josh Harder, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Smucker, Markup on H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act Rep. Lloyd Smucker
Oct. 29, 2019 Governor and First Lady Justice present $21,000 check to jumpstart Future Leaders Program at Clay County High School Sen. Jim Justice
Oct. 29, 2019 Making Higher Education Accessible and Affordable for All Students Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to Steven Menashi - Senator Patty Murray Questions Judicial Nominee Steven Menashi on Record of Helping DeVos Undermine Protections for Student Borrowers Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Asks Secretary DeVos to Testify About Education Department's Refusal to Provide Debt Relief to Defrauded Students Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 28, 2019 Recognizing Hancock Day School on Winning the Blue Ribbon School Award Rep. Buddy Carter
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin Demands CFPB Investigation Of Mismanagement Of Student Loan Forgiveness Program Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Norton Introduces Bill to Address Implicit Bias in Schools Rep. Eleanor Norton
Oct. 28, 2019 Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2019 Senate Passes Collins, Smith Resolution Recognizing October as National Principals Month Sen. Susan Collins
Oct. 25, 2019 Governor Lamont Announces $26 Million in Federal Funding to Assist Low-Income Students Succeed in College Rep. John Larson, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Young Meets Kenzie Academy Students Using Income Share Agreements Sen. Todd Young
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi was the top legal schemer behind Betsy DeVos's anti-student agenda and her efforts to bilk student borrowers. He shouldn't be rewarded with a lifetime appointment to the federal bench." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, @BetsyDeVosED found out that she is not above the law. But her contempt for students goes way beyond the judge's contempt finding in this case." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & Susan Collins: Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes October as National Principals Month Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 25, 2019 Senator Collins Meets with Executive Director of Maine Principals Association Sen. Susan Collins
Oct. 25, 2019 Senators Collins, Smith Praise Unanimous Senate Passage of Their Resolution Celebrating Afterschool Programs Sen. Susan Collins
Oct. 24, 2019 Sens. Johnson, Feinstein, Scott, Braun Introduce Legislation to Permanently Authorize SOAR Act Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tillis Co-Sponsors Bill to Help Prevent Mass Violence Sen. Thom Tillis
Oct. 24, 2019 College Transparency Act Surpasses 100 Bipartisan House Cosponsors As Lead Sponsors Hail Growing Support Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 24, 2019 Rosen Helps Introduce 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act Sen. Jacky Rosen
Oct. 24, 2019 Senators Collins, Smith Praise Unanimous Senate Passage of Their Resolution Celebrating Afterschool Programs Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 24, 2019 U.S. Senator Tina Smith, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduce 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act Rep. Angie Craig
Oct. 23, 2019 Young Joins Walorski, Sponsors of STOP for School Buses Act to View Demo of Bus Safety Technology Sen. Todd Young
Oct. 23, 2019 Peters, Colleagues View Demo of School Bus Safety Technology, Highlight STOP for School Buses Act Sen. Gary Peters
Oct. 23, 2019 Blackburn, Hawley Introduce Bill to Move Most Federal Agencies Out of D.C. Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Oct. 23, 2019 Westerman Introduces Bipartisan Dyslexia Awareness Month Resolution Rep. James Hill, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 U.S. Senator Tina Smith, U.S. Representative Angie Craig Introduce 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 23, 2019 Senators Markey and Capito Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Educational Opportunities for Visual and Hearing-Impaired Students Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "We must invest in HBCUs now to keep their doors open for generations to come. And that's exactly what the #FutureAct does. So why is @SenateMajLdr McConnell just letting it sit in his legislative graveyard? It's time to vote!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019 Senator Lankford recognizes school choice anniversary Sen. James Lankford
Oct. 23, 2019 Kaine Cosponsors Bill To Support Working Students Sen. Tim Kaine
Oct. 23, 2019 Brown, Warren Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Students from Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The #FUTUREAct was passed by the House to reauthorize critical funds for HBCUs and MSIs. Senate inaction has caused existing funding to expire, leaving schools to cut back on programs for student success. I call on the Senate to put students first and take up our bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt in America totals $1.6 TRILLION and it's holding back our economy. I have legislation that allows working students to get their degree with less debt and more money in their pocket." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Oct. 23, 2019 Rosen Addresses 2019 Senate Democratic Latino Summit Sen. Jacky Rosen
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Had the pleasure of sitting down with @UChicago President Robert Zimmer to hear about his initiative to recruit more students from rural communities in Illinois and across the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Senator Baldwin and Representative Bera lead Effort to Support Working Students Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 On-Ramp to Healthcare Career Opportunities For All: Celebrating Committee Passage of Doggett Bill to Support Health Careers at Community & Technical Colleges, Like the Alamo Colleges District Rep. Lloyd Doggett
Date Title Politician
Nov. 1, 2019 Hayes-Led College Affordability Act Passes Education & Labor Committee Rep.Jahana Hayes
Nov. 1, 2019 Murphy, Rubio Introduce Bill to Help School Districts Accommodate Students from Puerto Rico Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 31, 2019 Congressman DeSaulnier Successfully Includes Measure to Better Recruit and Retain Teachers in Bill to Overhaul America's Higher Education System Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Stevens Student Loan Relief Bills Clear Key Hurdle Rep.Haley Stevens
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat applauds the House committee on education & labor for passing h.r. 4674, the College Affordability Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar introduces, passes amendment to College Affordability Act Rep.Ilhan Omar
Oct. 31, 2019 Young Joins Resolution Recognizing Program Critical to US-Indo-Pacific Partnership Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano Rep.Mark Takano
Oct. 31, 2019 Bonamici-Sponsored Bill to Make Higher Education More Affordable Advances to House Floor Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2019 Democrats Pass the College #unAffordability Act at the Expense of Students Rep.Virginia Foxx
Oct. 31, 2019 Harder Scores Huge Wins in Best-Ever Education Bill for the Central Valley Rep.Josh Harder
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Courtney, House Education & Labor Committee Vote To Approve The College Affordability Act Rep.Joe Courtney
Oct. 31, 2019 Scott statement on Department of Education's final accreditation rule Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lee, Markup on the College Affordability Act Rep.Susie Lee
Oct. 31, 2019 Rosen Education, Health, and Conservation Amendments Passed by Senate Sen.Jacky Rosen
Oct. 31, 2019 Congressman Panetta Secures Key Legislative Provisions in the College Affordability Act Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Oct. 31, 2019 Committee Advances Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019 Reps. Díaz-Balart and Murphy, Senators Rubio and Murphy Introduce Bill to Help School Districts Accommodate Students from Puerto Rico Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Murray Slams DeVos Rule Weakening Higher Education Oversight and Lowering Standards for College Accreditation Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2019 Scott Statement on Department of Education's Final Accreditation Rule Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 30, 2019 U.S. Rep. Ted Budd Introduces CODE Act Sen.Ted Budd
Oct. 30, 2019 DeLauro Statement on 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress Results Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Oct. 30, 2019 School Infrastructure Rep.Raul Ruiz
Oct. 30, 2019 Day 1 of Democrats' Markup of Partisan College #unAffordability Act Rep.Virginia Foxx, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks one month since Title III Federal funding expired for HBCUs. The House has done its part by passing the FUTURE Act, reauthorizing necessary funding, yet the Senate hasn't even taken it up for a vote. Our students cannot afford to wait. They need this funding now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 30, 2019 Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 30, 2019 Rosen Addresses Congressional Briefing on Holocaust Education, Discusses Bipartisan Legislative Efforts to Combat Anti-Semitism Sen.Jacky Rosen
Oct. 30, 2019 Norcross Amendment to College Affordability Act Increases Access to Child Care on Campus Rep.Donald Norcross
Oct. 30, 2019 Gov. Justice celebrates Hollywood Elementary School for being named as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Sen.Jim Justice
Oct. 30, 2019 Gov. Justice recognizes Athens Elementary School for Balanced Scorecard accomplishments Sen.Jim Justice
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Owens, Acting Admin. of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Schumer reveals: Critical Fed report on school bus safety that studies new tech--like stop sign cams on a bus's side--sits parked in Fed bureaucracy; with +2.3m NY kids riding each day, senator demands Feds release report, implement any needed actions & create fund to help districts purchase cams that can protect kids Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Murphy Statement on Need for Bipartisan Action on NCAA Reform Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 29, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Markup on Democrats' Partisan Higher Education Bill Rep.Virginia Foxx
Oct. 29, 2019 Recognizing the Investiture of Georgia Southern University President, Dr. Kyle Marrero Rep.Rick Allen
Oct. 29, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Markup on H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act Rep.Virginia Foxx
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Bobby Scott, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor - In Support of Effort to Subpoena Betsy DeVos for For-Profit College Scandal Rep.Josh Harder, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Smucker, Markup on H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act Rep.Lloyd Smucker
Oct. 29, 2019 Governor and First Lady Justice present $21,000 check to jumpstart Future Leaders Program at Clay County High School Sen.Jim Justice
Oct. 29, 2019 Making Higher Education Accessible and Affordable for All Students Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to Steven Menashi - Senator Patty Murray Questions Judicial Nominee Steven Menashi on Record of Helping DeVos Undermine Protections for Student Borrowers Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Asks Secretary DeVos to Testify About Education Department's Refusal to Provide Debt Relief to Defrauded Students Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 28, 2019 Recognizing Hancock Day School on Winning the Blue Ribbon School Award Rep.Buddy Carter
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin Demands CFPB Investigation Of Mismanagement Of Student Loan Forgiveness Program Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Norton Introduces Bill to Address Implicit Bias in Schools Rep.Eleanor Norton
Oct. 28, 2019 Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2019 Senate Passes Collins, Smith Resolution Recognizing October as National Principals Month Sen.Susan Collins
Oct. 25, 2019 Governor Lamont Announces $26 Million in Federal Funding to Assist Low-Income Students Succeed in College Rep.John Larson, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Young Meets Kenzie Academy Students Using Income Share Agreements Sen.Todd Young
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi was the top legal schemer behind Betsy DeVos's anti-student agenda and her efforts to bilk student borrowers. He shouldn't be rewarded with a lifetime appointment to the federal bench." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, @BetsyDeVosED found out that she is not above the law. But her contempt for students goes way beyond the judge's contempt finding in this case." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & Susan Collins: Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes October as National Principals Month Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 25, 2019 Senator Collins Meets with Executive Director of Maine Principals Association Sen.Susan Collins
Oct. 25, 2019 Senators Collins, Smith Praise Unanimous Senate Passage of Their Resolution Celebrating Afterschool Programs Sen.Susan Collins
Oct. 24, 2019 Sens. Johnson, Feinstein, Scott, Braun Introduce Legislation to Permanently Authorize SOAR Act Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tillis Co-Sponsors Bill to Help Prevent Mass Violence Sen.Thom Tillis
Oct. 24, 2019 College Transparency Act Surpasses 100 Bipartisan House Cosponsors As Lead Sponsors Hail Growing Support Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 24, 2019 Rosen Helps Introduce 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act Sen.Jacky Rosen
Oct. 24, 2019 Senators Collins, Smith Praise Unanimous Senate Passage of Their Resolution Celebrating Afterschool Programs Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 24, 2019 U.S. Senator Tina Smith, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduce 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act Rep.Angie Craig
Oct. 23, 2019 Young Joins Walorski, Sponsors of STOP for School Buses Act to View Demo of Bus Safety Technology Sen.Todd Young
Oct. 23, 2019 Peters, Colleagues View Demo of School Bus Safety Technology, Highlight STOP for School Buses Act Sen.Gary Peters
Oct. 23, 2019 Blackburn, Hawley Introduce Bill to Move Most Federal Agencies Out of D.C. Sen.Marsha Blackburn
Oct. 23, 2019 Westerman Introduces Bipartisan Dyslexia Awareness Month Resolution Rep.James Hill, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 U.S. Senator Tina Smith, U.S. Representative Angie Craig Introduce 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 23, 2019 Senators Markey and Capito Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Educational Opportunities for Visual and Hearing-Impaired Students Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "We must invest in HBCUs now to keep their doors open for generations to come. And that's exactly what the #FutureAct does. So why is @SenateMajLdr McConnell just letting it sit in his legislative graveyard? It's time to vote!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019 Senator Lankford recognizes school choice anniversary Sen.James Lankford
Oct. 23, 2019 Kaine Cosponsors Bill To Support Working Students Sen.Tim Kaine
Oct. 23, 2019 Brown, Warren Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Students from Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The #FUTUREAct was passed by the House to reauthorize critical funds for HBCUs and MSIs. Senate inaction has caused existing funding to expire, leaving schools to cut back on programs for student success. I call on the Senate to put students first and take up our bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt in America totals $1.6 TRILLION and it's holding back our economy. I have legislation that allows working students to get their degree with less debt and more money in their pocket." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Oct. 23, 2019 Rosen Addresses 2019 Senate Democratic Latino Summit Sen.Jacky Rosen
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Had the pleasure of sitting down with @UChicago President Robert Zimmer to hear about his initiative to recruit more students from rural communities in Illinois and across the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Senator Baldwin and Representative Bera lead Effort to Support Working Students Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 On-Ramp to Healthcare Career Opportunities For All: Celebrating Committee Passage of Doggett Bill to Support Health Careers at Community & Technical Colleges, Like the Alamo Colleges District Rep.Lloyd Doggett
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