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July 12, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Banking Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Cortez Masto, Hearing on Wage Stagnation Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 12, 2019 Reps. Deutch, Diaz-Balart Introduce Bill to Expand National Threat Assessment Center to Include School Violence Prevention Initiatives Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, ...
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased my amendment to allow 8th graders to participate in JROTC was passed by the House today in the National Defense Authorization Act! This amendment gives more students the opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills & training earlier in their educational pursuits." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Then we must go a step further: Universal free public college and the cancellation of student debt for 95% of Americans who carry it. My plan would fix the student loan debt crisis--and prevent another one from happening again." Sen. Elizabeth Warren
July 11, 2019 Hungry Students Don't Learn Rep. Jahana Hayes
July 11, 2019 Cramer Joins Rosen, Rubio and Blumenthal to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Holocaust Education In Schools Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
July 11, 2019 Reps. Deutch, Williams Introduce Bipartisan School Violence Prevention Bill Rep. John Williams, ...
July 11, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 3311, the Small Business Reorganization Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 11, 2019 Following Roundtable on Student Loans, Rep. Davids Announces Two Bills to Lower Costs, Protect Students Rep. Sharice Davids
July 11, 2019 Reps. Williams and Deutch Introduce Bill that Invests $2 Billion Toward Violence Prevention in Our Nation's Schools Rep. John Williams
July 11, 2019 Murphy, Hayes introduce legislation to address college hunger crisis Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
July 11, 2019 Rosen, Cramer, Rubio, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Holocaust Education In Schools Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Teachers and other public servants deserve the student loan forgiveness that Congress intended for them under #PSLF" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 Merkley, Morelle, Katko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Summer Learning Gap Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 10, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep. Lloyd Smucker
July 10, 2019 Momentum Continues to Build for College Transparency Act Sen. Bill Cassidy
July 10, 2019 Enact Loan Forgiveness for Defrauded Students Rep. Lucy McBath
July 10, 2019 Senators Shaheen, Enzi and Hassan Applaud Senate Passage of Their Legislation that Honors Christa McAuliffe Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
July 10, 2019 Rosen Participates in Girls Who Code Panel, Discusses Her Bipartisan Legislation to Invest in STEM Education for Girls Sen. Deb Fischer, ...
July 10, 2019 Representatives Katko and Morelle Announce Bipartisan Legislation Providing Learning Environments and Quality Meals to Disadvantaged Children During Summer Months Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
July 10, 2019 Reps. Smucker, Davis, and Davids Introduce Legislation to End Student Loan Tax Rep. Lloyd Smucker
July 10, 2019 Reps. Davis, Smucker, and Davids Introduce Legislation to End Student Loan Tax Rep. Lloyd Smucker, ...
July 10, 2019 McBath Leads Legislation to Provide Financial Relief for Students Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
July 8, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Renew and Expand Emerging Farm to School Efforts Sen. Susan Collins, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Former IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan knows the importance of states being able to protect their students from unscrupulous and predatory student loan servicers." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2019 Tweet - "Imagine what we would be able to accomplish if we invested in sending our kids to college instead of to war." Sen. Bernie Sanders
July 5, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici, Morelle Demand Answers About Federal Work Study Experiment Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 5, 2019 Tweet - "If we care about our teachers and our kids, we must pay every teacher in America at least $60,000 a year. #StrongPublicSchools" Sen. Bernie Sanders
July 3, 2019 Sens. Coons, Cornyn introduce legislation to promote civics education Sen. John Cornyn, ...
July 1, 2019 Cornyn Bill Would Broaden GI Benefits for Veterans in STEM Fields Sen. John Cornyn
July 1, 2019 RELEASE: Pappas, Shaheen, and Hassan Announce $700,000 HHS Grant to Expand University of New Hampshire's Nurse Practitioner Program Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 1, 2019 Reed, Isakson Offer Bipartisan Plan to Automatically Erase Student Loans for Severely Disabled Veterans Sen. Jack Reed, ...
July 1, 2019 Matsui, Morelle, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Support Title IX, Gender Equity in Education Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "Betsy Devos can always be trusted to come down on the side of corporate greed over quality education. Her defense of federal subsidies for the worst performing for profit schools gives students and taxpayers the shaft and her corporate buddies a windfall. Sadly, it's no surprise." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "Eleven years after it first became law, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is still stands as a testament to our ongoing effort to serve our men & women in uniform. We are grateful for your service to our country & for all you will do empower our communities in the years to come." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 30, 2019 Tweet - "Trump-Devos revocation of Obama rule terminating federal subsidies to the worst performing for-profit schools means deeper debt for students at the expense of taxpayers. I will call on the Senate to take a stand on this clear choice between students and greedy for-profit schools." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2019 Hayes' Statement on Repeal of Obama-era Gainful Employment Rule Rep. Jahana Hayes
June 29, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration's Repeal of Gainful Employment Rule Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 28, 2019 Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John C. Williams, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of NY - Booker Calls on NY Fed to Assess Racial Disparities in Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Cory Booker
June 28, 2019 Scott Statement on Final Gainful Employment Rule Rep. Bobby Scott
June 28, 2019 Congratulating the Vanderbilt Baseball Team Rep. Steve Cohen
June 28, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Jack Reed
June 28, 2019 Rep. Takano Statement on the Elimination of the Gainful Employment Rule Rep. Mark Takano
June 28, 2019 Manchin, Scott Introduce Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The result of Secretary DeVos' repeal of the gainful employment rule is not difficult to predict: more students will be exploited by for-profit colleges and more taxpayers dollars will line the pockets of for-profit college executives and investors. It's just that simple." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Community College Student Success Act Rep. Grace Meng
June 27, 2019 Warner & Kaine Applaud More Than $590,000 In Federal Funding To Expand Digital Access To Valuable Documents, Collections At Virginia Tech Sen. Mark Warner, ...
June 27, 2019 Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Improve GI Bill Work Study Program for Veterans and Dependents Rep. Susie Lee
June 27, 2019 Horn, Schrier, Casten, Allred Introduce Bill to Create Higher Service Standard for Student Loan Servicers Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
June 27, 2019 One Hundred Academics Endorse College for All Act, Urge Congress to Pass it Sen. Bernie Sanders
June 27, 2019 Leahy And Perdue Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Renew And Expand Emerging Farm To School Efforts Sen. Susan Collins, ...
June 27, 2019 Kaptur Introduces Legislation to Transform Student Debt into Home Equity Rep. Marcy Kaptur
June 27, 2019 Bonamici Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections for Students, Young Consumers Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 27, 2019 Congressmembers Clark, Pappas, Davids Introduce Bill to Expose Higher Education Institutions that Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
June 26, 2019 Congressman Horsford Introduces Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act to Grow Nevada's Economy Rep. Steven Horsford
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Lawmakers Urge DOJ and FTC to Reconsider Merger of Student Loan Servicers and Its Impact on Student Borrowers Sen. Elizabeth Warren
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Makan Deltahim, Assistant Attorney General - Lawmakers Urge DOJ and FTC to Reconsider Merger of Student Loan Servicers and Its Impact on Student Borrowers Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 26, 2019 Van Hollen Presents Far-Reaching Economic Proposals At EPI's Taxing the (very) Rich Conference Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 26, 2019 Reps. Susie Lee and Rosa DeLauro Introduce Bill to Protect Students from Predatory Higher Education Institutions and Student Loan Practices Rep. Susie Lee
June 26, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Promote Title Ix, Gender Equity in Education Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 26, 2019 Rep. Takano Reintroduces Higher Education Regulations to Protect Students and Hold For-Profit Colleges Accountable Rep. Mark Takano
June 26, 2019 NBC Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 1 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 26, 2019 Slotkin, Murray Lead Colleagues in Honoring Anniversary of Title IX Sen. Elissa Slotkin
June 25, 2019 Grothman Introduces Competency-based Education Act Rep. Glenn Grothman
June 25, 2019 Joyce Cosponsors Bipartisan Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019 Rep. John Joyce
June 25, 2019 Booker, Harris, Meeks Introduce Resolution Designating June as African American Music Appreciation Month Rep. Gregory Meeks
June 25, 2019 Moulton Joins Reps. Larson, Kennedy, Shalala and Hill to Introduce National Service Plan Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
June 25, 2019 In Response to Watchdog Report on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools, Ernst, Grassley Call for Immediate Action to Ensure the Safety of Iowa's Children Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2019 Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Advanced Nursing Education Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
June 25, 2019 Cantwell, Smith Secure $9.1 Million for Noise Mitigation in Highline School District Classrooms Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Student loans can trail you to the grave. Let's give our young people a second chance and restore the ability for student borrowers to find meaningful relief in bankruptcy for student loans. Today I testified in @HouseJudiciary on student loan bankruptcy reform." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019 Bipartisan Legislation Introduced by Representatives Levin and Barr to Expand Veterans' Access to STEM Scholarships Passes House Rep. Mike Levin, ...
June 25, 2019 Hearing of the Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Testimony of Sen. Durbin, Hearing on "Oversight of Bankruptcy Law and Legislative Proposals" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 12, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Banking Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Cortez Masto, Hearing on Wage Stagnation Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 12, 2019 Reps. Deutch, Diaz-Balart Introduce Bill to Expand National Threat Assessment Center to Include School Violence Prevention Initiatives Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart, ...
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased my amendment to allow 8th graders to participate in JROTC was passed by the House today in the National Defense Authorization Act! This amendment gives more students the opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills & training earlier in their educational pursuits." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Then we must go a step further: Universal free public college and the cancellation of student debt for 95% of Americans who carry it. My plan would fix the student loan debt crisis--and prevent another one from happening again." Sen.Elizabeth Warren
July 11, 2019 Hungry Students Don't Learn Rep.Jahana Hayes
July 11, 2019 Cramer Joins Rosen, Rubio and Blumenthal to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Holocaust Education In Schools Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
July 11, 2019 Reps. Deutch, Williams Introduce Bipartisan School Violence Prevention Bill Rep.John Williams, ...
July 11, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 3311, the Small Business Reorganization Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 11, 2019 Following Roundtable on Student Loans, Rep. Davids Announces Two Bills to Lower Costs, Protect Students Rep.Sharice Davids
July 11, 2019 Reps. Williams and Deutch Introduce Bill that Invests $2 Billion Toward Violence Prevention in Our Nation's Schools Rep.John Williams
July 11, 2019 Murphy, Hayes introduce legislation to address college hunger crisis Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
July 11, 2019 Rosen, Cramer, Rubio, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Holocaust Education In Schools Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Teachers and other public servants deserve the student loan forgiveness that Congress intended for them under #PSLF" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 Merkley, Morelle, Katko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Summer Learning Gap Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 10, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep.Lloyd Smucker
July 10, 2019 Momentum Continues to Build for College Transparency Act Sen.Bill Cassidy
July 10, 2019 Enact Loan Forgiveness for Defrauded Students Rep.Lucy McBath
July 10, 2019 Senators Shaheen, Enzi and Hassan Applaud Senate Passage of Their Legislation that Honors Christa McAuliffe Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
July 10, 2019 Rosen Participates in Girls Who Code Panel, Discusses Her Bipartisan Legislation to Invest in STEM Education for Girls Sen.Deb Fischer, ...
July 10, 2019 Representatives Katko and Morelle Announce Bipartisan Legislation Providing Learning Environments and Quality Meals to Disadvantaged Children During Summer Months Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
July 10, 2019 Reps. Smucker, Davis, and Davids Introduce Legislation to End Student Loan Tax Rep.Lloyd Smucker
July 10, 2019 Reps. Davis, Smucker, and Davids Introduce Legislation to End Student Loan Tax Rep.Lloyd Smucker, ...
July 10, 2019 McBath Leads Legislation to Provide Financial Relief for Students Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
July 8, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Renew and Expand Emerging Farm to School Efforts Sen.Susan Collins, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Former IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan knows the importance of states being able to protect their students from unscrupulous and predatory student loan servicers." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2019 Tweet - "Imagine what we would be able to accomplish if we invested in sending our kids to college instead of to war." Sen.Bernie Sanders
July 5, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici, Morelle Demand Answers About Federal Work Study Experiment Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 5, 2019 Tweet - "If we care about our teachers and our kids, we must pay every teacher in America at least $60,000 a year. #StrongPublicSchools" Sen.Bernie Sanders
July 3, 2019 Sens. Coons, Cornyn introduce legislation to promote civics education Sen.John Cornyn, ...
July 1, 2019 Cornyn Bill Would Broaden GI Benefits for Veterans in STEM Fields Sen.John Cornyn
July 1, 2019 RELEASE: Pappas, Shaheen, and Hassan Announce $700,000 HHS Grant to Expand University of New Hampshire's Nurse Practitioner Program Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 1, 2019 Reed, Isakson Offer Bipartisan Plan to Automatically Erase Student Loans for Severely Disabled Veterans Sen.Jack Reed, ...
July 1, 2019 Matsui, Morelle, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Support Title IX, Gender Equity in Education Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "Betsy Devos can always be trusted to come down on the side of corporate greed over quality education. Her defense of federal subsidies for the worst performing for profit schools gives students and taxpayers the shaft and her corporate buddies a windfall. Sadly, it's no surprise." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "Eleven years after it first became law, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is still stands as a testament to our ongoing effort to serve our men & women in uniform. We are grateful for your service to our country & for all you will do empower our communities in the years to come." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 30, 2019 Tweet - "Trump-Devos revocation of Obama rule terminating federal subsidies to the worst performing for-profit schools means deeper debt for students at the expense of taxpayers. I will call on the Senate to take a stand on this clear choice between students and greedy for-profit schools." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2019 Hayes' Statement on Repeal of Obama-era Gainful Employment Rule Rep.Jahana Hayes
June 29, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration's Repeal of Gainful Employment Rule Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 28, 2019 Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John C. Williams, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of NY - Booker Calls on NY Fed to Assess Racial Disparities in Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Cory Booker
June 28, 2019 Scott Statement on Final Gainful Employment Rule Rep.Bobby Scott
June 28, 2019 Congratulating the Vanderbilt Baseball Team Rep.Steve Cohen
June 28, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Jack Reed
June 28, 2019 Rep. Takano Statement on the Elimination of the Gainful Employment Rule Rep.Mark Takano
June 28, 2019 Manchin, Scott Introduce Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The result of Secretary DeVos' repeal of the gainful employment rule is not difficult to predict: more students will be exploited by for-profit colleges and more taxpayers dollars will line the pockets of for-profit college executives and investors. It's just that simple." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Community College Student Success Act Rep.Grace Meng
June 27, 2019 Warner & Kaine Applaud More Than $590,000 In Federal Funding To Expand Digital Access To Valuable Documents, Collections At Virginia Tech Sen.Mark Warner, ...
June 27, 2019 Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Improve GI Bill Work Study Program for Veterans and Dependents Rep.Susie Lee
June 27, 2019 Horn, Schrier, Casten, Allred Introduce Bill to Create Higher Service Standard for Student Loan Servicers Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
June 27, 2019 One Hundred Academics Endorse College for All Act, Urge Congress to Pass it Sen.Bernie Sanders
June 27, 2019 Leahy And Perdue Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Renew And Expand Emerging Farm To School Efforts Sen.Susan Collins, ...
June 27, 2019 Kaptur Introduces Legislation to Transform Student Debt into Home Equity Rep.Marcy Kaptur
June 27, 2019 Bonamici Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections for Students, Young Consumers Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 27, 2019 Congressmembers Clark, Pappas, Davids Introduce Bill to Expose Higher Education Institutions that Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students Rep.Sharice Davids, ...
June 26, 2019 Congressman Horsford Introduces Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act to Grow Nevada's Economy Rep.Steven Horsford
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Lawmakers Urge DOJ and FTC to Reconsider Merger of Student Loan Servicers and Its Impact on Student Borrowers Sen.Elizabeth Warren
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Makan Deltahim, Assistant Attorney General - Lawmakers Urge DOJ and FTC to Reconsider Merger of Student Loan Servicers and Its Impact on Student Borrowers Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 26, 2019 Van Hollen Presents Far-Reaching Economic Proposals At EPI's Taxing the (very) Rich Conference Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 26, 2019 Reps. Susie Lee and Rosa DeLauro Introduce Bill to Protect Students from Predatory Higher Education Institutions and Student Loan Practices Rep.Susie Lee
June 26, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Promote Title Ix, Gender Equity in Education Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 26, 2019 Rep. Takano Reintroduces Higher Education Regulations to Protect Students and Hold For-Profit Colleges Accountable Rep.Mark Takano
June 26, 2019 NBC Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 1 Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 26, 2019 Slotkin, Murray Lead Colleagues in Honoring Anniversary of Title IX Sen.Elissa Slotkin
June 25, 2019 Grothman Introduces Competency-based Education Act Rep.Glenn Grothman
June 25, 2019 Joyce Cosponsors Bipartisan Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019 Rep.John Joyce
June 25, 2019 Booker, Harris, Meeks Introduce Resolution Designating June as African American Music Appreciation Month Rep.Gregory Meeks
June 25, 2019 Moulton Joins Reps. Larson, Kennedy, Shalala and Hill to Introduce National Service Plan Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
June 25, 2019 In Response to Watchdog Report on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools, Ernst, Grassley Call for Immediate Action to Ensure the Safety of Iowa's Children Sen.Joni Ernst
June 25, 2019 Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Advanced Nursing Education Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
June 25, 2019 Cantwell, Smith Secure $9.1 Million for Noise Mitigation in Highline School District Classrooms Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Student loans can trail you to the grave. Let's give our young people a second chance and restore the ability for student borrowers to find meaningful relief in bankruptcy for student loans. Today I testified in @HouseJudiciary on student loan bankruptcy reform." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019 Bipartisan Legislation Introduced by Representatives Levin and Barr to Expand Veterans' Access to STEM Scholarships Passes House Rep.Mike Levin, ...
June 25, 2019 Hearing of the Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Testimony of Sen. Durbin, Hearing on "Oversight of Bankruptcy Law and Legislative Proposals" Sen.Dick Durbin
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