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May 16, 2019 Warner Reintroduces Bills to Alleviate Student Debt Crisis Sen. Mark Warner
May 16, 2019 Norcross, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Apprenticeships More Affordable Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Warren and Murray Lead Colleagues Expressing Support for Agreement That Will Help Military Borrowers Receive the Zero Interest Student Loan Benefit They Are Owed Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to Various Student Loan Companies - Senators Warren and Brown Lead Colleagues Questioning Student Loan Companies on their Non-Cooperation with Federal and State Regulators Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to Various Universities - Durbin, Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi Ask Illinois Colleges And Universities About Efforts To Comply With Student Voter Registration Provision In Federal Law Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 16, 2019 Shaheen, Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Curb Skyrocketing Student Debt and Improve Institutional Accountability Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 15, 2019 Rep. Susie Lee Helps Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Opportunities and Prepare Workforce for Modern Cyber Industry Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
May 15, 2019 Senator Murray Introduces Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges and Universities Across the Country Sen. Patty Murray
May 15, 2019 Murray, Baldwin, Pocan Introduce Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act Rep. Mark Pocan
May 15, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Tim Kaine
May 15, 2019 Rep. Fudge Co-Introduces Legislation to Increase Community College Access and Affordability Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
May 14, 2019 Congressman Barr's Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Forever GI Bill Benefits Unanimously Passes House Committee Rep. Andy Barr
May 14, 2019 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Support Maritime Academies and Research Harbors Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 13, 2019 Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Make Bankruptcy Relief Available to Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 13, 2019 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Make College Cost Comparisons Easier Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 13, 2019 Neguse, Nadler, Katko, Durbin & Warren Introduce Bill Making Bankruptcy Relief Available for Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Committee on Recognition - Warren, Bonamici Lead Colleagues Urging Accreditation Council to Protect Students and Taxpayers by Denying Recognition to Troubled For-Profit College Accreditor ACICS Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 10, 2019 Nadler, Katko, Neguse, Durbin & Warren Introduce Bill Making Bankruptcy Relief Available For Student Loan Borrowers Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 9, 2019 Rep. Adams Reintroduces the LIVE Well Act Rep. Alma Adams
May 9, 2019 Rise in Drug and Substance Use on College Campuses Prompts Tester, Capito, Hassan to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
May 9, 2019 Durbin, Warren, Nadler, Katko Introduce Bill Making Bankruptcy Relief Available For Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt is at crisis levels and it is ruining lives. I introduced a bill today w/@SenWarren, @RepJerryNadler, @RepJohnKatko that would give student borrowers the chance to seek meaningful relief in bankruptcy for federal and private student loans." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Shaheen & Bipartisan Group Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Members Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 8, 2019 Marchant & Cuellar Introduce Military Education Bill Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
May 7, 2019 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
May 7, 2019 Bennet, Isakson Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Members Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt is a crushing weight on the backs of American students & families. Today w @SenWarren & @SenJackReed, I reintroduced a bill that would give student borrowers basic rights & help them understand the full range of repayment options & resources available to them." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Durbin, Warren, Reed Reintroduce Bill Creating Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 6, 2019 Delaware State News - Reimagining our commitment to national service Sen. Chris Coons
May 6, 2019 In New Report, Murphy Calls on Federal Government to Deal with Food and Housing Insecurity on College Campuses Sen. Chris Murphy
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Members of Illinois Delegation Express Concern Over Implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs Rep. Mike Quigley
May 2, 2019 Amata Cosponsors College Access Act Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
May 2, 2019 Senators Tim Scott, Doug Jones Propose Legislation to Renew Funding Set to Expire for Minority-Serving Higher-Ed Institutions Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 2, 2019 Reps. Adams and Walker Introduce the FUTURE Act Rep. Alma Adams, ...
May 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2019 Representatives DeSaulnier and Sarbanes Launch House Effort to Relieve Student Loan Debt for Public Servants Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
May 1, 2019 Cassidy Cosponsors Legislation to Expand Education Opportunities Sen. Bill Cassidy
May 1, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Cornyn
May 1, 2019 Student Debt Crisis Rep. Ilhan Omar
May 1, 2019 Student Debt Crisis Rep. Rashida Tlaib
April 30, 2019 Rep. Hill's Resolution Promoting Financial Literacy for Students Unanimously Passes House Rep. James Hill
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "In the last five years, several major #4profit college companies have collapsed under the weight of their own wrongdoing. This left nearly 140,000 students across the country--including thousands in Illinois--in the lurch." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2019 Peters, Slotkin, Cornyn, Stabenow, Upton, Mitchell Call on Congress to Pass Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Sen. Gary Peters, ...
April 30, 2019 Subcommittee Gathers to Examine Small Business Administration's efforts to engage Historically Black Colleges and Universities Rep. Alma Adams, ...
April 30, 2019 Hearing of the Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations Subcommittee of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Chu, Hearing on SBA's Engagement with Historically Black Colleges and Universities Rep. Judy Chu
April 30, 2019 Letter to various high school principles - Durbin Enlists Illinois Education Professionals To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2019 Senators Lead Bill to Create Innovation Zones in Higher Education and Improve Student Success Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
April 25, 2019 Lankford, Blunt, Scott Announce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights of Faith-Based Student Groups Sen. James Lankford, ...
April 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Kaine & Whitehouse Call On Devos To Fix Missteps With Implementation Of TEPSLF Program Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 22, 2019 As a Long-Time Champion of Students, Senator Warren Leads the Fight to End the Student Debt Crisis and Truly Invest in Opportunities for Young People Sen. Elizabeth Warren
April 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Budd Sends Letter to DeVos Asking for Standards Clarification Following Anti-Semitic Conference Held at UNC Sen. Ted Budd
April 16, 2019 Sen. Cruz: Technical Education and Apprenticeship Scholarships Will Create a Strong, Educated, Future Workforce Sen. Ted Cruz
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "For-profit colleges aggressively recruit veterans to take advantage of GI Bill funding. If Sec DeVos & Pres Trump care about our vets, they wouldn't let these deadbeat schools steal their hard-earned funding & leave them with a worthless degree:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce New Bill To Overhaul Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2019 Senator Warren Applauds Proposed Agreement to Get Military Student Loan Borrowers the Benefits They Are Owed Sen. Elizabeth Warren
April 15, 2019 Warren Joins Gillibrand, Kaine, Colleagues to Introduce New Legislation to Overhaul Flawed Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 15, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Introduce New Bill to Overhaul Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 12, 2019 Congressman Jeff Van Drew Introduces Legislation to Empower Consumers by Standardizing Financial Aid Offer Forms Rep. Jeff Van Drew
April 12, 2019 Crapo, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Address Veterinarian Shortage Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
April 11, 2019 King, Portman, Coons Introduce Domenic's Law to Provide Relief to Parents of Disabled Children Sen. Chris Coons, ...
April 11, 2019 Durbin, Wicker, Leahy Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Study Abroad Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2019 Durbin, Wicker, Leahy Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Study Abroad Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2019 Senator Hassan Calls for Finance Committee to Hold A Hearing on Impact of Wayfair Internet Sales Tax Decision on Small Businesses Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 11, 2019 Baldwin, Braun, Shaheen, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 11, 2019 Hoeven, Boozman Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Education Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
April 10, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Higher Education Act Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2019 Pocan Leads Members of Congress in Reintroducing the Student Loan Refinancing Act Rep. Mark Pocan
April 10, 2019 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to The Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 10, 2019 Rep. Barr Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Forever GI Bill Benefits Rep. Mike Levin, ...
April 10, 2019 Sen. Coons introduces Domenic and Ed's Law to provide relief to parents of disabled children Sen. Chris Coons
April 10, 2019 Cassidy Announces 166 Higher Education Organization Endorsements of College Transparency Act Sen. Bill Cassidy
April 10, 2019 Rep. Courtney Questions Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos On Efforts To Undermine Protections For Student Borrowers Rep. Joe Courtney
April 10, 2019 Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Expand Gi Bill Benefits for Student Veterans Rep. Gil Cisneros
April 10, 2019 Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Forever GI Bill Benefits Rep. Mike Levin
April 10, 2019 Bonamici Challenges DeVos on Student Rights, For-Profit Colleges Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Date Title Politician
May 16, 2019 Warner Reintroduces Bills to Alleviate Student Debt Crisis Sen.Mark Warner
May 16, 2019 Norcross, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Apprenticeships More Affordable Rep.Donald Norcross, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Warren and Murray Lead Colleagues Expressing Support for Agreement That Will Help Military Borrowers Receive the Zero Interest Student Loan Benefit They Are Owed Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to Various Student Loan Companies - Senators Warren and Brown Lead Colleagues Questioning Student Loan Companies on their Non-Cooperation with Federal and State Regulators Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to Various Universities - Durbin, Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi Ask Illinois Colleges And Universities About Efforts To Comply With Student Voter Registration Provision In Federal Law Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 16, 2019 Shaheen, Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Curb Skyrocketing Student Debt and Improve Institutional Accountability Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 15, 2019 Rep. Susie Lee Helps Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Opportunities and Prepare Workforce for Modern Cyber Industry Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
May 15, 2019 Senator Murray Introduces Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges and Universities Across the Country Sen.Patty Murray
May 15, 2019 Murray, Baldwin, Pocan Introduce Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act Rep.Mark Pocan
May 15, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Tim Kaine
May 15, 2019 Rep. Fudge Co-Introduces Legislation to Increase Community College Access and Affordability Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
May 14, 2019 Congressman Barr's Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Forever GI Bill Benefits Unanimously Passes House Committee Rep.Andy Barr
May 14, 2019 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Support Maritime Academies and Research Harbors Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 13, 2019 Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Make Bankruptcy Relief Available to Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 13, 2019 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Make College Cost Comparisons Easier Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 13, 2019 Neguse, Nadler, Katko, Durbin & Warren Introduce Bill Making Bankruptcy Relief Available for Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Committee on Recognition - Warren, Bonamici Lead Colleagues Urging Accreditation Council to Protect Students and Taxpayers by Denying Recognition to Troubled For-Profit College Accreditor ACICS Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 10, 2019 Nadler, Katko, Neguse, Durbin & Warren Introduce Bill Making Bankruptcy Relief Available For Student Loan Borrowers Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 9, 2019 Rep. Adams Reintroduces the LIVE Well Act Rep.Alma Adams
May 9, 2019 Rise in Drug and Substance Use on College Campuses Prompts Tester, Capito, Hassan to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
May 9, 2019 Durbin, Warren, Nadler, Katko Introduce Bill Making Bankruptcy Relief Available For Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt is at crisis levels and it is ruining lives. I introduced a bill today w/@SenWarren, @RepJerryNadler, @RepJohnKatko that would give student borrowers the chance to seek meaningful relief in bankruptcy for federal and private student loans." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Shaheen & Bipartisan Group Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Members Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 8, 2019 Marchant & Cuellar Introduce Military Education Bill Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
May 7, 2019 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
May 7, 2019 Bennet, Isakson Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Members Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt is a crushing weight on the backs of American students & families. Today w @SenWarren & @SenJackReed, I reintroduced a bill that would give student borrowers basic rights & help them understand the full range of repayment options & resources available to them." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Durbin, Warren, Reed Reintroduce Bill Creating Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 6, 2019 Delaware State News - Reimagining our commitment to national service Sen.Chris Coons
May 6, 2019 In New Report, Murphy Calls on Federal Government to Deal with Food and Housing Insecurity on College Campuses Sen.Chris Murphy
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Members of Illinois Delegation Express Concern Over Implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs Rep.Mike Quigley
May 2, 2019 Amata Cosponsors College Access Act Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
May 2, 2019 Senators Tim Scott, Doug Jones Propose Legislation to Renew Funding Set to Expire for Minority-Serving Higher-Ed Institutions Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 2, 2019 Reps. Adams and Walker Introduce the FUTURE Act Rep.Alma Adams, ...
May 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2019 Representatives DeSaulnier and Sarbanes Launch House Effort to Relieve Student Loan Debt for Public Servants Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
May 1, 2019 Cassidy Cosponsors Legislation to Expand Education Opportunities Sen.Bill Cassidy
May 1, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Cornyn
May 1, 2019 Student Debt Crisis Rep.Ilhan Omar
May 1, 2019 Student Debt Crisis Rep.Rashida Tlaib
April 30, 2019 Rep. Hill's Resolution Promoting Financial Literacy for Students Unanimously Passes House Rep.James Hill
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "In the last five years, several major #4profit college companies have collapsed under the weight of their own wrongdoing. This left nearly 140,000 students across the country--including thousands in Illinois--in the lurch." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2019 Peters, Slotkin, Cornyn, Stabenow, Upton, Mitchell Call on Congress to Pass Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Sen.Gary Peters, ...
April 30, 2019 Subcommittee Gathers to Examine Small Business Administration's efforts to engage Historically Black Colleges and Universities Rep.Alma Adams, ...
April 30, 2019 Hearing of the Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations Subcommittee of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Chu, Hearing on SBA's Engagement with Historically Black Colleges and Universities Rep.Judy Chu
April 30, 2019 Letter to various high school principles - Durbin Enlists Illinois Education Professionals To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2019 Senators Lead Bill to Create Innovation Zones in Higher Education and Improve Student Success Sen.Bill Cassidy, ...
April 25, 2019 Lankford, Blunt, Scott Announce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights of Faith-Based Student Groups Sen.James Lankford, ...
April 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Kaine & Whitehouse Call On Devos To Fix Missteps With Implementation Of TEPSLF Program Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 22, 2019 As a Long-Time Champion of Students, Senator Warren Leads the Fight to End the Student Debt Crisis and Truly Invest in Opportunities for Young People Sen.Elizabeth Warren
April 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Budd Sends Letter to DeVos Asking for Standards Clarification Following Anti-Semitic Conference Held at UNC Sen.Ted Budd
April 16, 2019 Sen. Cruz: Technical Education and Apprenticeship Scholarships Will Create a Strong, Educated, Future Workforce Sen.Ted Cruz
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "For-profit colleges aggressively recruit veterans to take advantage of GI Bill funding. If Sec DeVos & Pres Trump care about our vets, they wouldn't let these deadbeat schools steal their hard-earned funding & leave them with a worthless degree:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce New Bill To Overhaul Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2019 Senator Warren Applauds Proposed Agreement to Get Military Student Loan Borrowers the Benefits They Are Owed Sen.Elizabeth Warren
April 15, 2019 Warren Joins Gillibrand, Kaine, Colleagues to Introduce New Legislation to Overhaul Flawed Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 15, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Introduce New Bill to Overhaul Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 12, 2019 Congressman Jeff Van Drew Introduces Legislation to Empower Consumers by Standardizing Financial Aid Offer Forms Rep.Jeff Van Drew
April 12, 2019 Crapo, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Address Veterinarian Shortage Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
April 11, 2019 King, Portman, Coons Introduce Domenic's Law to Provide Relief to Parents of Disabled Children Sen.Chris Coons, ...
April 11, 2019 Durbin, Wicker, Leahy Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Study Abroad Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2019 Durbin, Wicker, Leahy Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Study Abroad Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2019 Senator Hassan Calls for Finance Committee to Hold A Hearing on Impact of Wayfair Internet Sales Tax Decision on Small Businesses Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 11, 2019 Baldwin, Braun, Shaheen, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 11, 2019 Hoeven, Boozman Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Education Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Sen.Kevin Cramer, ...
April 10, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Higher Education Act Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2019 Pocan Leads Members of Congress in Reintroducing the Student Loan Refinancing Act Rep.Mark Pocan
April 10, 2019 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to The Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 10, 2019 Rep. Barr Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Forever GI Bill Benefits Rep.Mike Levin, ...
April 10, 2019 Sen. Coons introduces Domenic and Ed's Law to provide relief to parents of disabled children Sen.Chris Coons
April 10, 2019 Cassidy Announces 166 Higher Education Organization Endorsements of College Transparency Act Sen.Bill Cassidy
April 10, 2019 Rep. Courtney Questions Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos On Efforts To Undermine Protections For Student Borrowers Rep.Joe Courtney
April 10, 2019 Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Expand Gi Bill Benefits for Student Veterans Rep.Gil Cisneros
April 10, 2019 Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Forever GI Bill Benefits Rep.Mike Levin
April 10, 2019 Bonamici Challenges DeVos on Student Rights, For-Profit Colleges Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
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