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July 15, 2020 Schumer: Southern Tier institutions of higher education face massive budget shortfalls and new costs amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus & get Southern Tier schools the support they need Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chairman Neal Calls for Immediate Oversight of Trump's Unlawful Directive to Examine the Tax-Exempt Status of Select Universities and School Systems Rep. Richard Neal
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and Richard Delmar, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairman Neal Calls for Immediate Oversight of Trump's Unlawful Directive to Examine the Tax-Exempt Status of Select Universities and School Systems Rep. Richard Neal
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy 125th birthday to @NIUlive today! Joining the more than 160,000 NIU alums in Illinois, and all those living across the country, in celebrating #HuskiePride today." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Convenes Discussion with Career and Technical Education Leaders Rep. Angie Craig
July 14, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Statement on ICE Decision to Rescind Rule on Deportation of International Students Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
July 14, 2020 Stivers, Moulton Amendment Would Halt Implemntation of Administration's International Student Guidance Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased that the administration has heeded calls to drop its plan to deport international students enrolled in online-only courses. I was proud to join @RepJimmyPanetta in standing up for students and demanding that @ICEgov stop this extremist plan." Sen. Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "The proposed Trump rule to deport foreign students deserved what it got--a big red "F" It was cruel and counterproductive and hurt students, universities, and the communities around them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Following Senator Collins' Advocacy, Administration Reverses Unfair International Student Visa Policy Sen. Susan Collins
July 14, 2020 Following Senator Collins' Advocacy, Administration Reverses Unfair International Student Visa Policy Sen. Susan Collins
July 14, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Davis, University Officials Support Rescission of ICE Guidance Threatening the Legal Status of International Students Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
July 14, 2020 Cassidy Issues Statement on Pence Visit to Baton Rouge Sen. Bill Cassidy
July 13, 2020 Courtney Highlights Importance Of International Students, Comments From UCONN's Geno Auriemma During Education & Labor Committee Hearing Rep. Joe Courtney
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Congressional Education Leaders to DeVos: Stop Robbing Vulnerable Students of Emergency Aid Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenWarren and @RepPressley . Because President Trump using a pandemic to throw out international students is callous and counterproductive. His administration must rescind this decision ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security and Matthew Albence, Acting Director of ICE - Pingree, 136 Lawmakers Rebuke Trump Admin Decision to Leave International Students Without Visas During Remote Learning, Global Pandemic Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 10, 2020 Krishnamoorthi, Mitchell, Stefanik, Harder Announce That The College Transparency Act Has The Support Of The Majority Of The House Of Representatives Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that all 8 of South Carolina's HBCUs are getting this much needed technology upgrade to help support e-learning. Now we must ensure that all of our students have access to the affordable high-speed internet they need to get online." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Letter to Lawrence Bacow, President of the Harvard University - Cleaver, Kennedy Demand Diversity Among University Endowment Asset Managers Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
July 10, 2020 Stefanik, Mitchell, Krishnamoorthi, and Harder Announce that The College Transparency Act Has the Support of The Majority of The House of Representatives Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Rep. John Lewis Opposes Student Visa Changes Rep. Hank Johnson
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Today I spoke w @President_Pines to reaffirm my support for @UofMaryland international students. The Trump Administration's decision to force international students to leave the country is reckless and wrong." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Trump Policy Modification to Force International Students to Leave U.S. Institutions Amid Global Health Crisis Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 9, 2020 Letter to College and University Presidents - Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Colleges and Universities to Support 2020 Census Count by Providing Directory Information for Off-Campus Students Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 9, 2020 Senator Collins Calls for Immediate Reversal of Student Visa Rule That Will Cause Long-Lasting Harm to U.S. Colleges and Universities Sen. Susan Collins
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen. Peter Welch, ...
July 9, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Minnesota Republican Colleague Supporting Career and Technical Education to Help Rebuild National Economy Rep. Angie Craig
July 8, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Calls Out Trump Administration for Stripping International Students of Visas Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Administration wants to reopen schools this Fall. They have no plan to keep our children safe. Has anyone heard from the so-called Education Secretary during any part of this pandemic? There. Is. No. Bottom." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump using a pandemic to throw out international students is callous and counterproductive It makes no sense for public health, hurts universities and their communities, and cruelly disrupts lives for no good reason They must rescind it ASAP" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Case Opposes Administration Plan to Kick International Students Out of Country Rep. Ed Case
July 8, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - King Urges Administration to Reverse Course, Allow International Students To Remain in America to Learn Sen. Angus King
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "International students enrich our classrooms and communities. President Trump's new student visa rules undermine public health and deprive all students of learning from those with different perspectives and experiences." Sen. Ben Luján
July 7, 2020 Thompson, Rice Statement on the Trump Administration's Cruel New Policy Forcing International Students to Leave the U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
July 7, 2020 Rep. Susie Lee Examines DeVos-led Department of Education's Failure to Help Students During COVID-19 Rep. Susie Lee
July 7, 2020 Dingell Statement on ICE Policy to Remove International Students Rep. Debbie Dingell
July 7, 2020 Hearing of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Smucker, Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on Higher Education Rep. Lloyd Smucker
July 7, 2020 Palazzo Joins Bipartisan Initiative to Support Maritime Industry Training Programs Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Adams Introduces HBCU Capital Finance Debt Relief Act Rep. Alma Adams
July 6, 2020 Shaheen, Warren & Courtney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Give Student Loan Borrowers Access To Historic Low Rates Amid COVID-19 Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
July 6, 2020 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Reduce Student Loan Payments Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 6, 2020 Stefanik, Harder Introduce the Success for Rural Students and Communities Act Rep. Josh Harder, ...
July 6, 2020 Guthrie Introduces "Success for Rural Students and Communities Act' Rep. Steven Guthrie
July 2, 2020 Kustoff Discusses the Secure Campus Act During China Task Force Day Rep. David Kustoff
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kwame Raoul, Illinois Attorney General - Durbin To Illinois AG Raoul: We Must Protect Students From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Rep. Adams' Amendments Included in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act Rep. Alma Adams
July 1, 2020 Banks Amendment Passes That Would Protect Sensitive University Research Sen. Jim Banks
Date Title Politician
July 15, 2020 Schumer: Southern Tier institutions of higher education face massive budget shortfalls and new costs amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus & get Southern Tier schools the support they need Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chairman Neal Calls for Immediate Oversight of Trump's Unlawful Directive to Examine the Tax-Exempt Status of Select Universities and School Systems Rep.Richard Neal
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and Richard Delmar, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairman Neal Calls for Immediate Oversight of Trump's Unlawful Directive to Examine the Tax-Exempt Status of Select Universities and School Systems Rep.Richard Neal
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy 125th birthday to @NIUlive today! Joining the more than 160,000 NIU alums in Illinois, and all those living across the country, in celebrating #HuskiePride today." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Convenes Discussion with Career and Technical Education Leaders Rep.Angie Craig
July 14, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Statement on ICE Decision to Rescind Rule on Deportation of International Students Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
July 14, 2020 Stivers, Moulton Amendment Would Halt Implemntation of Administration's International Student Guidance Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased that the administration has heeded calls to drop its plan to deport international students enrolled in online-only courses. I was proud to join @RepJimmyPanetta in standing up for students and demanding that @ICEgov stop this extremist plan." Sen.Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "The proposed Trump rule to deport foreign students deserved what it got--a big red "F" It was cruel and counterproductive and hurt students, universities, and the communities around them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Following Senator Collins' Advocacy, Administration Reverses Unfair International Student Visa Policy Sen.Susan Collins
July 14, 2020 Following Senator Collins' Advocacy, Administration Reverses Unfair International Student Visa Policy Sen.Susan Collins
July 14, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Davis, University Officials Support Rescission of ICE Guidance Threatening the Legal Status of International Students Rep.Frank Lucas, ...
July 14, 2020 Cassidy Issues Statement on Pence Visit to Baton Rouge Sen.Bill Cassidy
July 13, 2020 Courtney Highlights Importance Of International Students, Comments From UCONN's Geno Auriemma During Education & Labor Committee Hearing Rep.Joe Courtney
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Congressional Education Leaders to DeVos: Stop Robbing Vulnerable Students of Emergency Aid Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenWarren and @RepPressley . Because President Trump using a pandemic to throw out international students is callous and counterproductive. His administration must rescind this decision ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security and Matthew Albence, Acting Director of ICE - Pingree, 136 Lawmakers Rebuke Trump Admin Decision to Leave International Students Without Visas During Remote Learning, Global Pandemic Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 10, 2020 Krishnamoorthi, Mitchell, Stefanik, Harder Announce That The College Transparency Act Has The Support Of The Majority Of The House Of Representatives Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that all 8 of South Carolina's HBCUs are getting this much needed technology upgrade to help support e-learning. Now we must ensure that all of our students have access to the affordable high-speed internet they need to get online." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Letter to Lawrence Bacow, President of the Harvard University - Cleaver, Kennedy Demand Diversity Among University Endowment Asset Managers Rep.Emanuel Cleaver, ...
July 10, 2020 Stefanik, Mitchell, Krishnamoorthi, and Harder Announce that The College Transparency Act Has the Support of The Majority of The House of Representatives Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Rep. John Lewis Opposes Student Visa Changes Rep.Hank Johnson
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Today I spoke w @President_Pines to reaffirm my support for @UofMaryland international students. The Trump Administration's decision to force international students to leave the country is reckless and wrong." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Trump Policy Modification to Force International Students to Leave U.S. Institutions Amid Global Health Crisis Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 9, 2020 Letter to College and University Presidents - Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Colleges and Universities to Support 2020 Census Count by Providing Directory Information for Off-Campus Students Rep.Katherine Clark, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 9, 2020 Senator Collins Calls for Immediate Reversal of Student Visa Rule That Will Cause Long-Lasting Harm to U.S. Colleges and Universities Sen.Susan Collins
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen.Peter Welch, ...
July 9, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Minnesota Republican Colleague Supporting Career and Technical Education to Help Rebuild National Economy Rep.Angie Craig
July 8, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Calls Out Trump Administration for Stripping International Students of Visas Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Administration wants to reopen schools this Fall. They have no plan to keep our children safe. Has anyone heard from the so-called Education Secretary during any part of this pandemic? There. Is. No. Bottom." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump using a pandemic to throw out international students is callous and counterproductive It makes no sense for public health, hurts universities and their communities, and cruelly disrupts lives for no good reason They must rescind it ASAP" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Case Opposes Administration Plan to Kick International Students Out of Country Rep.Ed Case
July 8, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - King Urges Administration to Reverse Course, Allow International Students To Remain in America to Learn Sen.Angus King
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "International students enrich our classrooms and communities. President Trump's new student visa rules undermine public health and deprive all students of learning from those with different perspectives and experiences." Sen.Ben Luján
July 7, 2020 Thompson, Rice Statement on the Trump Administration's Cruel New Policy Forcing International Students to Leave the U.S. Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
July 7, 2020 Rep. Susie Lee Examines DeVos-led Department of Education's Failure to Help Students During COVID-19 Rep.Susie Lee
July 7, 2020 Dingell Statement on ICE Policy to Remove International Students Rep.Debbie Dingell
July 7, 2020 Hearing of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Smucker, Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on Higher Education Rep.Lloyd Smucker
July 7, 2020 Palazzo Joins Bipartisan Initiative to Support Maritime Industry Training Programs Rep.Sylvia Garcia, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Adams Introduces HBCU Capital Finance Debt Relief Act Rep.Alma Adams
July 6, 2020 Shaheen, Warren & Courtney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Give Student Loan Borrowers Access To Historic Low Rates Amid COVID-19 Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
July 6, 2020 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Reduce Student Loan Payments Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 6, 2020 Stefanik, Harder Introduce the Success for Rural Students and Communities Act Rep.Josh Harder, ...
July 6, 2020 Guthrie Introduces "Success for Rural Students and Communities Act' Rep.Steven Guthrie
July 2, 2020 Kustoff Discusses the Secure Campus Act During China Task Force Day Rep.David Kustoff
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kwame Raoul, Illinois Attorney General - Durbin To Illinois AG Raoul: We Must Protect Students From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Rep. Adams' Amendments Included in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act Rep.Alma Adams
July 1, 2020 Banks Amendment Passes That Would Protect Sensitive University Research Sen.Jim Banks
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