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March 8, 2019 Cassidy, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Higher Education More Accessible & Affordable Sen. Bill Cassidy
March 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Klobuchar, Smith, Craig, Omar, Peterson, McCollum Demand Help for Students Affected by the Expected Closure of Argosy University's 22 Campuses Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
March 8, 2019 Peters, Cassidy, Boozman Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Higher Education More Accessible & Affordable Sen. Gary Peters, ...
March 8, 2019 Rep. Takano Statement on Closure of Dream Center For-Profit Colleges Rep. Mark Takano
March 8, 2019 Rep. Chu Calls for Action on Campus Hunger Rep. Judy Chu
March 8, 2019 Tweet - "After wasting millions of tax dollars and crippling thousands of students with debt, another phony for-profit university, Argosy, is expected to imminently close its doors. When will this Administration stop subsidizing these worthless vultures?" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Warren, Blumenthal Demand Answers from Betsy DeVos on College Aid Debit Card that Would Allow Government to Monitor Student Spending, Give Corporations Exclusive Marketing Access to Potentially Millions of FSA Borrowers Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 7, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rep. Lee Asks the President to Include Funds in the Budget for School Infrastructure Needs Rep. Susie Lee
March 7, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on Closing of Dream Center-Owned College Chain Rep. Bobby Scott
March 7, 2019 Congresswoman Beatty to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable During HBCU STEAM Day of Action Rep. Joyce Beatty
March 7, 2019 Congressman Bishop Invites Students to Participate in 2019 Service Academy Nomination Rep. Sanford Bishop
March 7, 2019 Congressman Bishop Participates in the Second Annual HBCU Steam Day of Action on Capitol Hill Rep. Sanford Bishop
March 7, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Calls on Consumer Director to Address Discrimination on Student Loans Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 7, 2019 Warner, Rubio, Wyden Reintroduce "Student Right To Know Before You Go Act" Sen. Mark Warner
March 6, 2019 Committee on Education and Labor Approves Proposal to Gradually Increase the Minimum Wage to $15 by 2024 Rep. Bobby Scott
March 6, 2019 Hudson Continues Support of FSU, HBCUS Rep. Richard Hudson
March 6, 2019 Schatz, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation to End Student Loan Debt Crisis Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 6, 2019 Gov. Justice issues statement on calling special session for education betterment Sen. Jim Justice
March 6, 2019 Wyden, Rubio, Warner Reintroduce "Student Right to Know Before You Go Act" to Empower Students as Consumers Sen. Ron Wyden
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Cumulative student loan debt in America amounts to more than $1.5 trillion. I've joined @BrianSchatz to reintroduce a bill that would help reverse growing student loan debt. If we don't do something, we risk losing a generation of economic growth." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2019 Durbin Reintroduces Bill To End Student Loan Debt Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2019 Chairman Thompson & Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Partnerships between HBCUs and Homeland Security Rep. Bennie Thompson
March 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and Mark A. Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid with the Department of Education (1) - Murray, Davis Request Information from U.S. Department of Education on Mismanagement of Federal Student Loan Program Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and Mark A. Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid with the Department of Education (2) - Murray, Davis Request Information from U.S. Department of Education on Mismanagement of Federal Student Loan Program Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 5, 2019 House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Improve Energy Efficiency in Schools Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
March 5, 2019 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2019 Rep. Paul Tonko
March 5, 2019 Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act Rep. Mark Takano
March 5, 2019 Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act Rep. Marcy Kaptur
March 5, 2019 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2019 Sen. Peter Welch
March 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Cornyn
March 4, 2019 Letter to Chairman Jay Clayton - Senator Warren and Colleagues Demand Answers on Shamefully Weak SEC Settlement with Corinthian College Executives Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Students who were hung out to dry by deadbeat for-profit schools, with mountains of loan debt, should be allowed to hold these schools accountable in court. I've intro'd the CLASS Act w/ @RepMaxineWaters. It ends mandatory arbitration in for-profit college enrollment agreements." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019 Murray: DeVos Privatization Proposal is "Dead on Arrival" in Congress Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2019 Murray Delivers Keynote Speech Outlining Need for Bold, Federal Action in Higher Education to Help Students Succeed Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2019 USA Today - America's students deserve freedom to choose their education options: DeVos, Cruz, Byrne Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Senators Warren and Rubio Reintroduce Bill to Protect Jobs for Workers Struggling with Student Loans Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Feb. 28, 2019 Gov. Justice Signs Bill Expanding Computer Science Education at West Virginia Schools Sen. Jim Justice
Feb. 28, 2019 Sen. Cruz: I Believe Every Child in America Has a Right to Have Access to an Excellent Education Sen. Ted Cruz
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Crist Leads Call for Dept of Ed Action on Argosy University Rep. Gus Bilirakis, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Sen. Cruz Introduces Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Wilson Slams Proposal to Offer Federal Tax Credit for Contributions to Private Schools Rep. Frederica Wilson
Feb. 28, 2019 Scott, Cruz Champion Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 28, 2019 Durbin, Waters Re-Introduce Bill To Give Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Their Day In Court Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 U.S. Senate Poised to Pass Bipartisan Read Across America Resolution Sen. Jack Reed
Feb. 27, 2019 Finding the Best Way to Ensure the Safety of All Students Rep. Rick Allen
Feb. 27, 2019 Hearing of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Allen, Hearing on "Classrooms in Crisis: Examining the Inappropriate Use of Seclusion and Restraint Practices" Rep. Rick Allen
Feb. 27, 2019 Rep. Stevens Applauds Bipartisan Passage of her Amendment to the Rebuild America's Schools Act Rep. Haley Stevens
Feb. 27, 2019 Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Feb. 27, 2019 Underwood's Education and Labor Committee Approves Equal Pay and Public School Infrastructure Legislation Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Help Students Vote Act Added To H.R.1, Passes House Administration Committee Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2019 Gov't Report Confirms Smith's Warning of Chinese Gov't Influence in U.S. Schools Rep. Chris Smith
Feb. 26, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Hearing on Markup of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act Rep. Virginia Foxx
Feb. 26, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Johnson, Hearing on The Opportunity to SOAR: 15 Years of School Choice in D.C. Sen. Ron Johnson
Feb. 26, 2019 Empty Promises Day at the Committee on Education and Labor Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Hirono, Murray, Casey, Scott, and Sablan Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Child Care and Early Learning Programs Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Rep. Susie Lee Pushes Committee to Address Overcrowding in Schools in the Rebuild America's Schools Act Rep. Susie Lee
Feb. 26, 2019 Courtney Statement On Passage Of Bill Providing Relief For Schools Affected By Crumbling Foundations Rep. Joe Courtney
Feb. 26, 2019 Rep. Hayes' Amendment Curbing Financial Waste and Abuse Passes Committee Rep. Jahana Hayes
Feb. 26, 2019 Committee on Education and Labor Approves the Rebuild America's Schools Act and Wilson Amendment to Ensure Public School Buildings Are Structurally Sound Rep. Frederica Wilson
Feb. 26, 2019 Cornyn, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation Supporting Teachers of English Learners Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Public Education with Kirwan Commission Chairman Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Senate Resolution 79--Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Career and Technical Education Month Sen. Tim Kaine
Feb. 26, 2019 Pelosi Statement on the Introduction of the Child Care for Working Families Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Dr. Brit Kirwan for meeting with the MD delegation to discuss what steps we must take to improve MD public schools. We must ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, from early childhood education through secondary education. https://bit.ly/2Ezdoqk " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Committee on Education and Labor Approves the Rebuild America's Schools Act (H.R. 865) Rep. Bobby Scott
Feb. 26, 2019 Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Discuss Public Education in Maryland with Kirwan Commission Chairman Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 25, 2019 Supporting Veterans in Stem Careers Act Rep. Frank Lucas
Feb. 25, 2019 Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act Rep. Dina Titus
Feb. 25, 2019 Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act Rep. Susie Lee
Feb. 25, 2019 Science Committee Veterans STEM Bill Passes House Rep. Neal Dunn, ...
Feb. 25, 2019 Rep. Titus Bill to Recognize Top School Employees Passes House Rep. Dina Titus
Feb. 25, 2019 Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act Rep. GT Thompson
Feb. 25, 2019 Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Legislation Supporting Teachers Of English Learners Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 25, 2019 Tweet - ".@rosadelauro and I have called on the Dept. of Ed. Inspector General to investigate the missing student aid funds and @BetsyDeVosED's handling of Dream Center case: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-and-delauro-call-for-oig-investigation-into-department-of-educations-handling-of-dream-center-transaction-possible-misuse-of-federal-funds- …" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2019 President Signs Young's FFA Bill into Law Sen. Todd Young
Date Title Politician
March 8, 2019 Cassidy, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Higher Education More Accessible & Affordable Sen.Bill Cassidy
March 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Klobuchar, Smith, Craig, Omar, Peterson, McCollum Demand Help for Students Affected by the Expected Closure of Argosy University's 22 Campuses Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
March 8, 2019 Peters, Cassidy, Boozman Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Higher Education More Accessible & Affordable Sen.Gary Peters, ...
March 8, 2019 Rep. Takano Statement on Closure of Dream Center For-Profit Colleges Rep.Mark Takano
March 8, 2019 Rep. Chu Calls for Action on Campus Hunger Rep.Judy Chu
March 8, 2019 Tweet - "After wasting millions of tax dollars and crippling thousands of students with debt, another phony for-profit university, Argosy, is expected to imminently close its doors. When will this Administration stop subsidizing these worthless vultures?" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Warren, Blumenthal Demand Answers from Betsy DeVos on College Aid Debit Card that Would Allow Government to Monitor Student Spending, Give Corporations Exclusive Marketing Access to Potentially Millions of FSA Borrowers Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 7, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rep. Lee Asks the President to Include Funds in the Budget for School Infrastructure Needs Rep.Susie Lee
March 7, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on Closing of Dream Center-Owned College Chain Rep.Bobby Scott
March 7, 2019 Congresswoman Beatty to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable During HBCU STEAM Day of Action Rep.Joyce Beatty
March 7, 2019 Congressman Bishop Invites Students to Participate in 2019 Service Academy Nomination Rep.Sanford Bishop
March 7, 2019 Congressman Bishop Participates in the Second Annual HBCU Steam Day of Action on Capitol Hill Rep.Sanford Bishop
March 7, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Calls on Consumer Director to Address Discrimination on Student Loans Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 7, 2019 Warner, Rubio, Wyden Reintroduce "Student Right To Know Before You Go Act" Sen.Mark Warner
March 6, 2019 Committee on Education and Labor Approves Proposal to Gradually Increase the Minimum Wage to $15 by 2024 Rep.Bobby Scott
March 6, 2019 Hudson Continues Support of FSU, HBCUS Rep.Richard Hudson
March 6, 2019 Schatz, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation to End Student Loan Debt Crisis Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 6, 2019 Gov. Justice issues statement on calling special session for education betterment Sen.Jim Justice
March 6, 2019 Wyden, Rubio, Warner Reintroduce "Student Right to Know Before You Go Act" to Empower Students as Consumers Sen.Ron Wyden
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Cumulative student loan debt in America amounts to more than $1.5 trillion. I've joined @BrianSchatz to reintroduce a bill that would help reverse growing student loan debt. If we don't do something, we risk losing a generation of economic growth." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2019 Durbin Reintroduces Bill To End Student Loan Debt Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2019 Chairman Thompson & Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Partnerships between HBCUs and Homeland Security Rep.Bennie Thompson
March 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and Mark A. Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid with the Department of Education (1) - Murray, Davis Request Information from U.S. Department of Education on Mismanagement of Federal Student Loan Program Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and Mark A. Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid with the Department of Education (2) - Murray, Davis Request Information from U.S. Department of Education on Mismanagement of Federal Student Loan Program Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 5, 2019 House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Improve Energy Efficiency in Schools Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
March 5, 2019 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2019 Rep.Paul Tonko
March 5, 2019 Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act Rep.Mark Takano
March 5, 2019 Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act Rep.Marcy Kaptur
March 5, 2019 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2019 Sen.Peter Welch
March 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Cornyn
March 4, 2019 Letter to Chairman Jay Clayton - Senator Warren and Colleagues Demand Answers on Shamefully Weak SEC Settlement with Corinthian College Executives Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Students who were hung out to dry by deadbeat for-profit schools, with mountains of loan debt, should be allowed to hold these schools accountable in court. I've intro'd the CLASS Act w/ @RepMaxineWaters. It ends mandatory arbitration in for-profit college enrollment agreements." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019 Murray: DeVos Privatization Proposal is "Dead on Arrival" in Congress Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2019 Murray Delivers Keynote Speech Outlining Need for Bold, Federal Action in Higher Education to Help Students Succeed Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2019 USA Today - America's students deserve freedom to choose their education options: DeVos, Cruz, Byrne Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Senators Warren and Rubio Reintroduce Bill to Protect Jobs for Workers Struggling with Student Loans Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Feb. 28, 2019 Gov. Justice Signs Bill Expanding Computer Science Education at West Virginia Schools Sen.Jim Justice
Feb. 28, 2019 Sen. Cruz: I Believe Every Child in America Has a Right to Have Access to an Excellent Education Sen.Ted Cruz
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Crist Leads Call for Dept of Ed Action on Argosy University Rep.Gus Bilirakis, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Sen. Cruz Introduces Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Wilson Slams Proposal to Offer Federal Tax Credit for Contributions to Private Schools Rep.Frederica Wilson
Feb. 28, 2019 Scott, Cruz Champion Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 28, 2019 Durbin, Waters Re-Introduce Bill To Give Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Their Day In Court Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 U.S. Senate Poised to Pass Bipartisan Read Across America Resolution Sen.Jack Reed
Feb. 27, 2019 Finding the Best Way to Ensure the Safety of All Students Rep.Rick Allen
Feb. 27, 2019 Hearing of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Allen, Hearing on "Classrooms in Crisis: Examining the Inappropriate Use of Seclusion and Restraint Practices" Rep.Rick Allen
Feb. 27, 2019 Rep. Stevens Applauds Bipartisan Passage of her Amendment to the Rebuild America's Schools Act Rep.Haley Stevens
Feb. 27, 2019 Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Feb. 27, 2019 Underwood's Education and Labor Committee Approves Equal Pay and Public School Infrastructure Legislation Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Help Students Vote Act Added To H.R.1, Passes House Administration Committee Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2019 Gov't Report Confirms Smith's Warning of Chinese Gov't Influence in U.S. Schools Rep.Chris Smith
Feb. 26, 2019 Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Hearing on Markup of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act Rep.Virginia Foxx
Feb. 26, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Johnson, Hearing on The Opportunity to SOAR: 15 Years of School Choice in D.C. Sen.Ron Johnson
Feb. 26, 2019 Empty Promises Day at the Committee on Education and Labor Rep.Virginia Foxx, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Hirono, Murray, Casey, Scott, and Sablan Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Child Care and Early Learning Programs Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Rep. Susie Lee Pushes Committee to Address Overcrowding in Schools in the Rebuild America's Schools Act Rep.Susie Lee
Feb. 26, 2019 Courtney Statement On Passage Of Bill Providing Relief For Schools Affected By Crumbling Foundations Rep.Joe Courtney
Feb. 26, 2019 Rep. Hayes' Amendment Curbing Financial Waste and Abuse Passes Committee Rep.Jahana Hayes
Feb. 26, 2019 Committee on Education and Labor Approves the Rebuild America's Schools Act and Wilson Amendment to Ensure Public School Buildings Are Structurally Sound Rep.Frederica Wilson
Feb. 26, 2019 Cornyn, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation Supporting Teachers of English Learners Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Public Education with Kirwan Commission Chairman Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Senate Resolution 79--Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Career and Technical Education Month Sen.Tim Kaine
Feb. 26, 2019 Pelosi Statement on the Introduction of the Child Care for Working Families Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Dr. Brit Kirwan for meeting with the MD delegation to discuss what steps we must take to improve MD public schools. We must ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, from early childhood education through secondary education. https://bit.ly/2Ezdoqk " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Committee on Education and Labor Approves the Rebuild America's Schools Act (H.R. 865) Rep.Bobby Scott
Feb. 26, 2019 Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Discuss Public Education in Maryland with Kirwan Commission Chairman Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 25, 2019 Supporting Veterans in Stem Careers Act Rep.Frank Lucas
Feb. 25, 2019 Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act Rep.Dina Titus
Feb. 25, 2019 Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act Rep.Susie Lee
Feb. 25, 2019 Science Committee Veterans STEM Bill Passes House Rep.Neal Dunn, ...
Feb. 25, 2019 Rep. Titus Bill to Recognize Top School Employees Passes House Rep.Dina Titus
Feb. 25, 2019 Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act Rep.GT Thompson
Feb. 25, 2019 Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Legislation Supporting Teachers Of English Learners Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 25, 2019 Tweet - ".@rosadelauro and I have called on the Dept. of Ed. Inspector General to investigate the missing student aid funds and @BetsyDeVosED's handling of Dream Center case: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-and-delauro-call-for-oig-investigation-into-department-of-educations-handling-of-dream-center-transaction-possible-misuse-of-federal-funds- …" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2019 President Signs Young's FFA Bill into Law Sen.Todd Young
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