| March 8, 2022
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Warner & Kaine Applaud Passage of Resolution Condemning Recent Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| March 8, 2022
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Reps. Adams, Stevens, Ross, and Williams Introduce Legislation to Deliver Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Alma Adams
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| March 8, 2022
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RELEASE: HILL, ADAMS RESOLUTION CONDEMNING BOMB THREATS AT HBCUS PASSES HOUSE 418-0
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Rep. Alma Adams, ...
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| March 8, 2022
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Rep. Castor: Tampa Bay Students, Colleges and Universities Receive Historic Boost Under Democrats' American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Kathy Castor
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| March 7, 2022
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Daines Announces Support for Montana Family Medicine Residency to Help Bring Doctors to Rural Montana
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 7, 2022
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Senators Reverend Warnock, Ossoff, Colleagues Condemn Recent Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
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Sen. Raphael Warnock
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| March 7, 2022
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Blackburn, Colleagues Condemn Recent Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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| March 7, 2022
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Senate Passes Cassidy-Supported Resolution to Condemn Threats Against HBCUs
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| March 7, 2022
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Tweet - "This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the #AmericanRescuePlan -- one of the largest investments in colleges and universities ever. Democrats secured more than $2.7 billion to keep HBCUs open, including nearly $112 million for 8 HBCUs in South Carolina."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| March 4, 2022
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Grassley Joins Scott, Coons, Colleagues To Condemn Recent Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| March 4, 2022
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Hirono Announces Class of 2026 Nominees to the United States Service Academies
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| March 4, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Kathy Hochel, Governor of New York, Hon. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Majority Leader of New York State Senate, and Carl Heastie, Speaker of the New York State Assembly - Members of New York Congressional Delegation Back Including Tuition Assistance for Incarcerated New Yorkers in Gov. Hochul's State Budget
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 4, 2022
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Tweet - "If you're a public service worker in Illinois or anywhere across the United States, make sure you take advantage of the PSLF Limited Waiver before 10/31/22. More information on how to do so can be found below."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2022
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Tweet - "Today would be a great day for President Biden and Vice President Harris to #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 3, 2022
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Tweet - "This is big: Predatory for-profit schools like Berkeley College exploit hard-working New Yorkers turning their dreams into debt, and Mayor Adams is taking a decisive step to deliver student debt relief. And President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt now!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Attention Illinois Community Colleges: @USDOL has announced $45M to help marginalized and underrepresented populations overcome barriers to access career and technical education programs that can help connect them with good-paying jobs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2022
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Tweet - "I joined a bipartisan resolution today to condemn the bomb threats we've seen at HBCUs across the country and in Virginia. I'll continue speaking out about hate and white supremacy, and I'm seeking further briefings about the perpetrators behind these acts of terror."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| March 3, 2022
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Blumenthal, Murphy, & Lamont Announce $662,400 Grant for UConn to Study Crumbling Foundations
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| March 2, 2022
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Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| March 2, 2022
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Bowdoin Student to Attend Air Force Academy
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| March 2, 2022
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Aguilar Announces Over $400,000 for Mental Health Research at Loma Linda University
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Rep. Pete Aguilar
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| March 1, 2022
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Amata Congratulates Michael Sun Upon US Naval Academy Acceptance
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| March 1, 2022
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Rep. Wilson Receives Briefing From DOJ, DHS, and FBI on HBCU Bomb Threats
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Rep. Frederica Wilson
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| March 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Today I was briefed on the ongoing and horrible threats HBCUs across the country are receiving and federal efforts to stop them. I'm going to keep pushing on this. We've got to keep students safe from racially motivated violent extremism and hate crimes."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 28, 2022
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BET - OPINION: NAACP President Derrick Johnson And Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Call For Biden To Finally Put An End To Student Loan Debt
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 28, 2022
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Tweet - "The student debt burden falls especially hard on Black borrowers: The median Black borrower will owe 95% of their debt 20 years after starting college, while the median white borrower will only owe 6%. @POTUS can #CancelStudentDebt now and help close the racial wealth gap."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 28, 2022
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Tweet - "I was proud to support Dr. Trent to become the leader of @WHI_HBCUs . Dietra worked with me when I was Governor and Senator and was a tireless advocate for Virginians. Her appointment is great news for Virginia and the nation's HBCUs."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Feb. 28, 2022
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Tweet - "With the flick of a pen, President Biden could #CancelStudentDebt--a burden that falls especially hard on Black borrowers. From me and @DerrickNAACP :"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 26, 2022
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Tweet - "There have been at least 57 bomb threats against HBCUs in the past 2 months. Let's call it what it is: unconscionable acts of attempted terror against students and faculty. I'm seeking further briefings on the matter and consequences for the perpetrators."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Feb. 25, 2022
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Tweet - "I'm extremely disturbed by the continuing bomb threats against HBCUs, now targeting three institutions in VA. We cannot allow these acts of attempted terror to continue -- I'm committed to combating hate, extremism, and white supremacy in all its forms."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Feb. 24, 2022
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Amata Congratulates Michael Sun Upon US Military Academy Acceptance
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| Feb. 23, 2022
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Secretary Haaland, Members Of Delegation Announce Investment In New USGS Building On School Of Mines Campus
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2022
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Tweet - "Women--particularly women of color--bear a disproportionate burden of the student loan debt crisis. President Biden can take action now and use his existing legal authority to #CancelStudentDebt. We won't stop working to get this done."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Kaine, Tester, Cortez Masto Applaud Passage of Bill to Protect Federal Student Aid for Gold Star Families
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Shaheen Applauds UNH's Selection As Lead Institution to Spearhead $6M Research Project on Biotechnology
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Shaheen Applauds UNH's Selection As Lead Institution to Spearhead $6M Research Project on Biotechnology
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley: STEM OPT Program Distorted Into Back Door Visa For Foreign Students With No Accountability, Protections
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Tweet - "My bill with @TimKaine and @SenatorTester to help children of those killed in the line of duty get student aid just passed the Senate. These families have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, and I'll always stand up for them."
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Feb. 17, 2022
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Chair DeLauro Applauds Education Department Approval of $415 Million in Borrower Defense Claims
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| Feb. 17, 2022
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Tweet - "After years of the previous Secretary of Education putting for-profit colleges before students, this is fantastic news. Finally, defrauded student borrowers will get the relief they are owed and predatory, for-profit colleges will be held accountable."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Schatz Announces Nominees For U.S. Service Academies
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Latta Announces Service Academy Nominations
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Rep. Bob Latta
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Approving $415 Million In New Borrower Defense Relief For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for the Class of 2026
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Rep. Lauren Boebert
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Young Resolution Recognizing February as "Career and Technical Education Month" Passes Senate
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Sen. Todd Young
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Buchanan Introduces Bill to Help Student Veterans
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Rep. Vern Buchanan
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser For His Conflict Of Interest As Chair Of NACIQI
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Congresswomen Williams, Ross, Adams, and Stevens Introduce Legislation to Help Borrowers Restore Credit After Student Loan Default
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Rep. Alma Adams, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2022
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Tweet - "Some Americans are stuck paying for their former partner's student loans -- including victims of domestic violence. I'm working on a bill to change that."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Feb. 14, 2022
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ONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ INTRODUCES BILL TO FORGIVE $25,000 IN STUDENT LOAN DEBT
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| Feb. 13, 2022
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Tweet - "How does it happen that SoFI, a student loan re-financing company, could spend $625 million to put its name on the LA Rams football stadium when 45 million Americans are drowning in $1.8 trillion in student debt? Today would be a good day for the President to cancel student debt."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Tweet - "One of the worst drivers of the student debt crisis is FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES. Many of these schools are predatory institutions that target communities of color, veterans, low-income people, and more. To help people who've been impacted, @POTUS needs to #CancelStudentDebt now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees
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Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Duckworth Highlights Workforce Development Efforts at Lincoln Land Community College
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Brown, Capito Lead Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Support Those Educating Our Future Health Professional Workforce in Next Legislative Package
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Durbine, Senators Urge CFPB to Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Rep. Susie Lee, Rep. Michelle Steel Announce Introduction of Hire Student Veterans Act
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Rep. Susie Lee, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Robin Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin, Brown, Senators Urge CFPB To Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
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Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Letter to the Hon. Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York - Congresswoman Tenney Urges Governor Hochul to Scrap Plan to Link Local Semiconductor Hub to SUNY Albany
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Cassidy Introduces, Questions Xavier President Reynold Verret at Senate HELP Hearing
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Cole Introduces Can't Cancel Your Own Debt Act
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Langevin Joins Congressional CTE Caucus Co-Chairs in Leading Resolutions Celebrating CTE Month
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Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "Proud to be a champion for student loan borrowers saddled with the debt of their former partners, including survivors of domestic violence. @JohnCornyn , @SenTinaSmith , @Marcorubio , @RepDavidEPrice and I won't stop until we deliver long-overdue relief by passing this bill into law"
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Davis, Casey Introduce Legislation to Foster Success in Higher Education for Foster and Homeless Youth
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Larson, Reed Introduce Bill to Increase Service Opportunities, Address Student Debt
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Rep. John Larson, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Congressman Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Remove Barriers, Provide Support For Homeless And Foster Students In Higher Education
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Bipartisan College Transparency Act Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Cassidy Meets with Xavier President, Discusses Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Rep. McBath Statement on Latest Threats to Spelman College
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Rep. Lucy McBath
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Chris Wray, Director FBI - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge Swift Response from DOJ, FBI to Recent HBCU Bomb Threats
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Duckworth, Durbin Emphasize the Importance of Supporting Higher Education With Presidents of Illinois Colleges & Universities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Tweet - "Student debt has created both an economic and a mental health crisis for millions of Americans. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt today and provide much needed relief."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Tweet - "I have long called for @usedgov to change its practice of challenging student loan bankruptcy claims in court. This is a positive step forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 5, 2022
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Senator Reverend Warnock Secures Key Victory for HBCUs and MSIs in the America COMPETES Act to Develop a Skilled and Diverse Workforce of the Future
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Sen. Raphael Warnock
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| Feb. 4, 2022
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Cassidy Applauds House Passage of his College Transparency Act
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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