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Sept. 15, 2020 Congresswoman Hayes Votes For Strength In Diversity Act Of 2020 Rep. Jahana Hayes
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 House Passes Tlaib Amendment Ensuring Reduction of Racial and Socioeconomic Segregation in Schools Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Sept. 15, 2020 Congressmen Cohen Votes for Strength in Diversity Act Rep. Steve Cohen
Sept. 15, 2020 Murphy: For All Of Those In This Body Who Believe In The Free Market, I Don't Know Why We Decide To Keep It From Athletes Who Are Producing An Incredible And Increasingly Valuable Service Sen. Chris Murphy
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Proud the House passed @RepMarciaFudge's Strength in Diversity Act to spur school integration. Our schools are the most segregated they've been since the 60s. This would be the first pro-integration law passed in over 30 years. Mitch McConnell must allow a Senate vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to help secure funding for the MD Sea Grant program, which plays a critical role in preserving our local ecosystems. This funding will provide MDSG with further resources to help aquaculture communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice adds "Gold" category to color-coding scale; introduces several adjustments to School Alert System map Sen. Jim Justice
Sept. 15, 2020 Hill Joins Republican Leadership, Introduces "Commitment to America" Rep. James Hill
Sept. 15, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on College Sports System a "Glaring Example of Racial and Economic Inequity" and Fair Compensation for College Athletes Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2020 As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students Sen. Angus King, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Boozman, Cardin Call for Identifying Global Crisis in Education Due to COVID-19 Sen. John Boozman
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The main way we can open our economy & open our schools is to crush the virus. Instead, President Trump is focused on trying to crush the Affordable Care Act at the time when we need it most. #MSNBCLive" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students Sen. Maggie Hassan
Sept. 14, 2020 Murphy Statement Ahead Of Senate Hearing On College Athlete Compensation Sen. Chris Murphy
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Washington Democrats have now blocked two separate proposals to provide hundreds of billions of dollars for safe schools, jobs, and healthcare. They just do not want American families getting more help before the election. Pure cynicism." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 12, 2020 Fitzpatrick, Houlahan, Quigley Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Sept. 12, 2020 Pressley, Clark, Mass. Lawmakers Press Governor Baker and Secretary DeVos on Racial Inequities and Disparities in School Discipline Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - New Jersey Members Fight Back Against FEMA Policy Change Halting Funding for Cloth Masks in Schools, PPE for Teachers, Disinfection for Public Facilities Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Rep. Lee Examines Sec. Betsy DeVos's Rollback of Protections for LGBTQ+ Students Rep. Susie Lee
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This shouldn't be hard. We are fighting for money to pay teachers, transit workers, and firefighters. There is a pandemic going on, and they need our help. But you and Senate Republicans are blocking it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to Jeff McElfresh, Chief Executive Officer at AT&T Inc., Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications, Inc., Jeffery Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer at Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer at Cox Communications, Mike Sievery, Chief Executive Officer at T-Mobile, and Hans Vestburg, Chairman an Chief Executive Officer at Verizon Communications Inc. - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Internet Companies to Support Wider Interest Access During COVID-19 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to Jeff McElfresh, Thomas Rutledge, Pat Esser, Jeffrey Storey, Mike Sievert, Dave Watson, and Hans Vestberg - King Joins Colleagues in Urging Internet Service Providers to Expand Internet Access During Pandemic Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Call on FCC Chairman to Expeditiously Address the Digital Divide in Indian Country Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19 Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces School Safety Grant for Pocahontas County Rep. Carol Miller
Sept. 11, 2020 Aguilar Announces $2.2 Million for Inland Empire Head Start Rep. Pete Aguilar
Sept. 10, 2020 Suozzi, Rice, Curran call on Senate to act and pass desperately needed federal COVID-19 assistance for states, localities, and schools Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in District Court Case Protecting Education Funding for Students Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2020 Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Hearing on the Need for Financial Aid to America's States and Territories During the Pandemic: Supporting First Responders, Assisting Schools in Their Efforts to Safely Educate, and Preventing Mass Layoffs Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 10, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in District Court Case Protecting Education Funding for Students Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is voting today on COVID-19 relief. Hundreds of billions more dollars to make schools safe for kids, to keep workers getting paid, and to invest in treatments and vaccines. American families will see exactly which Senators want to send them more bipartisan help." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Emmer and Walberg Secure Benefits for Homeschooled Students Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Reps. Dean, Adams, Waters and Senators Warren and Brown issue support for student loan relief provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Madeleine Dean
Sept. 10, 2020 Scott Votes For Coronavirus Relief, Improved Educational Access Sen. Tim Scott
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stevens, Hearing on The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on University Research Rep. Haley Stevens
Sept. 9, 2020 Sen. Cruz Applauds Inclusion of Critical Efforts to Expand School Choice & Support Parents in Targeted Relief Package While Taking Steps to Rein in Spending Sen. Ted Cruz
Sept. 9, 2020 Schatz Secures $27 Million In New Federal Funding For Native Hawaiian Education Sen. Brian Schatz
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will not let Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer kill COVID relief behind closed doors without putting every Senator on the record. Tomorrow, we'll vote to protect workers' paychecks, keep kids safe in school, and win the healthcare fight against the virus." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research Rep. Frank Lucas
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Baird, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research Rep. Jim Baird
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't care about our election. But it's clear that's all Democrats care about. Look at the facts and ask each Democrat what in the proposal that we're voting on tomorrow they actually disagree with. More historic funding for schools? Jobs? Healthcare?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Washington Examiner - Schools can reopen safely if they do it right Rep. Rick Allen
Sept. 8, 2020 McBath Concludes "Summer Storytime" Program Rep. Lucy McBath
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 15, 2020 Congresswoman Hayes Votes For Strength In Diversity Act Of 2020 Rep.Jahana Hayes
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 House Passes Tlaib Amendment Ensuring Reduction of Racial and Socioeconomic Segregation in Schools Rep.Rashida Tlaib
Sept. 15, 2020 Congressmen Cohen Votes for Strength in Diversity Act Rep.Steve Cohen
Sept. 15, 2020 Murphy: For All Of Those In This Body Who Believe In The Free Market, I Don't Know Why We Decide To Keep It From Athletes Who Are Producing An Incredible And Increasingly Valuable Service Sen.Chris Murphy
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Proud the House passed @RepMarciaFudge's Strength in Diversity Act to spur school integration. Our schools are the most segregated they've been since the 60s. This would be the first pro-integration law passed in over 30 years. Mitch McConnell must allow a Senate vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to help secure funding for the MD Sea Grant program, which plays a critical role in preserving our local ecosystems. This funding will provide MDSG with further resources to help aquaculture communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice adds "Gold" category to color-coding scale; introduces several adjustments to School Alert System map Sen.Jim Justice
Sept. 15, 2020 Hill Joins Republican Leadership, Introduces "Commitment to America" Rep.James Hill
Sept. 15, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on College Sports System a "Glaring Example of Racial and Economic Inequity" and Fair Compensation for College Athletes Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2020 As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students Sen.Angus King, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Boozman, Cardin Call for Identifying Global Crisis in Education Due to COVID-19 Sen.John Boozman
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The main way we can open our economy & open our schools is to crush the virus. Instead, President Trump is focused on trying to crush the Affordable Care Act at the time when we need it most. #MSNBCLive" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students Sen.Maggie Hassan
Sept. 14, 2020 Murphy Statement Ahead Of Senate Hearing On College Athlete Compensation Sen.Chris Murphy
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Washington Democrats have now blocked two separate proposals to provide hundreds of billions of dollars for safe schools, jobs, and healthcare. They just do not want American families getting more help before the election. Pure cynicism." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 12, 2020 Fitzpatrick, Houlahan, Quigley Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19 Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
Sept. 12, 2020 Pressley, Clark, Mass. Lawmakers Press Governor Baker and Secretary DeVos on Racial Inequities and Disparities in School Discipline Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - New Jersey Members Fight Back Against FEMA Policy Change Halting Funding for Cloth Masks in Schools, PPE for Teachers, Disinfection for Public Facilities Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Rep. Lee Examines Sec. Betsy DeVos's Rollback of Protections for LGBTQ+ Students Rep.Susie Lee
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This shouldn't be hard. We are fighting for money to pay teachers, transit workers, and firefighters. There is a pandemic going on, and they need our help. But you and Senate Republicans are blocking it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to Jeff McElfresh, Chief Executive Officer at AT&T Inc., Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications, Inc., Jeffery Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer at Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer at Cox Communications, Mike Sievery, Chief Executive Officer at T-Mobile, and Hans Vestburg, Chairman an Chief Executive Officer at Verizon Communications Inc. - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Internet Companies to Support Wider Interest Access During COVID-19 Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to Jeff McElfresh, Thomas Rutledge, Pat Esser, Jeffrey Storey, Mike Sievert, Dave Watson, and Hans Vestberg - King Joins Colleagues in Urging Internet Service Providers to Expand Internet Access During Pandemic Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Call on FCC Chairman to Expeditiously Address the Digital Divide in Indian Country Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19 Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces School Safety Grant for Pocahontas County Rep.Carol Miller
Sept. 11, 2020 Aguilar Announces $2.2 Million for Inland Empire Head Start Rep.Pete Aguilar
Sept. 10, 2020 Suozzi, Rice, Curran call on Senate to act and pass desperately needed federal COVID-19 assistance for states, localities, and schools Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in District Court Case Protecting Education Funding for Students Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2020 Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Hearing on the Need for Financial Aid to America's States and Territories During the Pandemic: Supporting First Responders, Assisting Schools in Their Efforts to Safely Educate, and Preventing Mass Layoffs Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 10, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in District Court Case Protecting Education Funding for Students Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is voting today on COVID-19 relief. Hundreds of billions more dollars to make schools safe for kids, to keep workers getting paid, and to invest in treatments and vaccines. American families will see exactly which Senators want to send them more bipartisan help." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Emmer and Walberg Secure Benefits for Homeschooled Students Rep.Tom Emmer, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Reps. Dean, Adams, Waters and Senators Warren and Brown issue support for student loan relief provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Madeleine Dean
Sept. 10, 2020 Scott Votes For Coronavirus Relief, Improved Educational Access Sen.Tim Scott
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stevens, Hearing on The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on University Research Rep.Haley Stevens
Sept. 9, 2020 Sen. Cruz Applauds Inclusion of Critical Efforts to Expand School Choice & Support Parents in Targeted Relief Package While Taking Steps to Rein in Spending Sen.Ted Cruz
Sept. 9, 2020 Schatz Secures $27 Million In New Federal Funding For Native Hawaiian Education Sen.Brian Schatz
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will not let Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer kill COVID relief behind closed doors without putting every Senator on the record. Tomorrow, we'll vote to protect workers' paychecks, keep kids safe in school, and win the healthcare fight against the virus." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research Rep.Frank Lucas
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Baird, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research Rep.Jim Baird
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't care about our election. But it's clear that's all Democrats care about. Look at the facts and ask each Democrat what in the proposal that we're voting on tomorrow they actually disagree with. More historic funding for schools? Jobs? Healthcare?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Washington Examiner - Schools can reopen safely if they do it right Rep.Rick Allen
Sept. 8, 2020 McBath Concludes "Summer Storytime" Program Rep.Lucy McBath
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen.Dick Durbin
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