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May 24, 2020 Tweet - "To the Class of 2020 Congratulations on all your hard work as you graduate from college! You are our future leaders--we have faith in you As we work to overcome this pandemic--we need your help to rebuild even stronger than before Good Luck! Godspeed! A digital address to you:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration must fix this mistake immediately -- it could have decades of financial implications for these student borrowers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements -- for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois' class of 2020!" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Durbin Delivers Virtual Commencement Address For Class Of 2020 Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Over the last few months, coronavirus has upended just about every aspect of American life. For millions of students, that means graduating at home, away from classmates, teachers, and friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act Sen. Jim Banks, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has a choice to make. Will he side with @BetsyDeVosED & predatory #4profit colleges? Or will he stand with defrauded veterans? I know where I stand -- defrauded vets deserve relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Statement: Reps. Khanna, Maloney, Davis on Gao Report on Campus Sexual Violence Data Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
May 21, 2020 Durbin To Trump: Support Veterans By Signing Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "The President should honor our veterans by overturning @BetsyDeVosED 's Borrower Defense Rule that has left defrauded student veterans drowning in debt and with worthless degrees from #4profit colleges. Here's your chance to put #StudentsFirst, Mr. President." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Expand & Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott, Murray Call On Secretary Azar To Help Displaced College Students Maintain Health Insurance During Pandemic Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
May 20, 2020 For-Profit Colleges and Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, DeLauro Slam DeVos' Unauthorized Decision Squandering CARES Funds Reserved for Institutions Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 20, 2020 Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand, Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Murray, Colleagues Demand Answers from CFPB Director on Agency's Oversight Plans for the Student Loan Market Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott, Murray Call on Secretary Azar to Help Displaced College Students Maintain Health Insurance During Pandemic Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to send @RepSusieLee 's bipartisan resolution to the President's desk and protect tens of thousands of defrauded students, many of whom are hurting now more than ever, by blocking Devos's harmful student borrower defense rule. @realDonaldTrump must sign it without delay." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 19, 2020 Cassidy Announces $20 Million for Louisiana Universities Sen. Bill Cassidy
May 15, 2020 Senators Markey and Brown Call on Department of Education to Allow Colleges to Continue Distance Learning, Institute Reporting Requirements Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Public University Presidents Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Reps. Castro, Eshoo, Matsui, Butterfield, Fudge, Blunt Rochester, Adams and Sen. Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Support Broadband Connectivity for College Students in Need Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
May 13, 2020 Hirono, Klobuchar, Peters, Rosen, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill to Boost High-Speed Internet Access for College Students Completing Coursework During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mazie Hirono
May 13, 2020 Costa's Expanding Medical Education Act Included In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep. Adam Gray, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "No more excuses. It's time for @BetsyDeVosED to comply with the law and stop garnishing wages of student loan borrowers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 PSLF Caucus Co-Chairs Call for COVID-19 Relief in PSLF Program Rep. Brendan Boyle
May 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema to Congressional leaders: Waive Student Loan Origination Fees During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Coons, ...
May 12, 2020 Following Grassley Request, Watchdog Review Shows Need for More Research Protections Against Foreign Theft at Universities Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Markey and Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "This is big." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Scott Applauds USDA Plan To Provide Emergency EBT Assistance For Low-Income Virginians Rep. Bobby Scott
May 11, 2020 Letter to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2020 - Wicker Congratulates Coast Guard Academy Class of 2020 Sen. Roger Wicker
May 10, 2020 Senator Hawley Releases Commencement Video to the College of the Ozarks and to the Class of 2020 Sen. Josh Hawley
May 8, 2020 Scott, Fudge Introduce Legislation To Protect Access To Food Assistance For Displaced College Students Rep. Bobby Scott
May 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Neguse, Colorado Delegation Members Call for Additional Financial Support for Higher Education Institutions and Students Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
May 8, 2020 Tillis Announces $65 Million in Coronavirus Relief for North Carolina HBCUs and MSIs Sen. Thom Tillis
May 8, 2020 Fudge, Scott Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Food Assistance for Displaced College Students Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Students, professors, & universities are trying to make the most of their online classes despite the financial & academic uncertainties brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic. Spoke w/ @NorthwesternU President yesterday to discuss Higher Ed's response during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Velázquez, King Push for Higher Education Funds in Next COVID-19 Package Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 7, 2020 Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces $500,000 for Morgan State University Historical Preservation Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to 50 Collegiate Associations, Conferences, Junior Colleges, and Universities - Wicker Seeks Information for Student-Athlete Name, Image, Likeness Debate Sen. Roger Wicker
May 6, 2020 Booker Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership, Appropriators to Support Minority Serving Institutions in Next Stimulus Package Sen. Cory Booker
May 6, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration's Rule Dismantling Title IX Protections for Students and Survivors Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 6, 2020 Scott, Nadler Statement On Education Department's Final Title Ix Rule Rep. Bobby Scott
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Betsy DeVos and POTUS are finalizing a rule that would make it harder to protect students from sexual harassment and assault in schools & on college campuses - a serious threat the federal govt should confront with all the tools at its disposal." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2020 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement on DeVos Rule Dismantling Title IX Protections Rep. Lori Trahan
May 6, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Secretary DeVos's Final Campus Sexual Assault Rule Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Date Title Politician
May 24, 2020 Tweet - "To the Class of 2020 Congratulations on all your hard work as you graduate from college! You are our future leaders--we have faith in you As we work to overcome this pandemic--we need your help to rebuild even stronger than before Good Luck! Godspeed! A digital address to you:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration must fix this mistake immediately -- it could have decades of financial implications for these student borrowers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements -- for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois' class of 2020!" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Durbin Delivers Virtual Commencement Address For Class Of 2020 Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Over the last few months, coronavirus has upended just about every aspect of American life. For millions of students, that means graduating at home, away from classmates, teachers, and friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act Sen.Jim Banks, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has a choice to make. Will he side with @BetsyDeVosED & predatory #4profit colleges? Or will he stand with defrauded veterans? I know where I stand -- defrauded vets deserve relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Statement: Reps. Khanna, Maloney, Davis on Gao Report on Campus Sexual Violence Data Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
May 21, 2020 Durbin To Trump: Support Veterans By Signing Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "The President should honor our veterans by overturning @BetsyDeVosED 's Borrower Defense Rule that has left defrauded student veterans drowning in debt and with worthless degrees from #4profit colleges. Here's your chance to put #StudentsFirst, Mr. President." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Expand & Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott, Murray Call On Secretary Azar To Help Displaced College Students Maintain Health Insurance During Pandemic Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
May 20, 2020 For-Profit Colleges and Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, DeLauro Slam DeVos' Unauthorized Decision Squandering CARES Funds Reserved for Institutions Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 20, 2020 Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand, Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Murray, Colleagues Demand Answers from CFPB Director on Agency's Oversight Plans for the Student Loan Market Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott, Murray Call on Secretary Azar to Help Displaced College Students Maintain Health Insurance During Pandemic Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to send @RepSusieLee 's bipartisan resolution to the President's desk and protect tens of thousands of defrauded students, many of whom are hurting now more than ever, by blocking Devos's harmful student borrower defense rule. @realDonaldTrump must sign it without delay." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 19, 2020 Cassidy Announces $20 Million for Louisiana Universities Sen.Bill Cassidy
May 15, 2020 Senators Markey and Brown Call on Department of Education to Allow Colleges to Continue Distance Learning, Institute Reporting Requirements Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Public University Presidents Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Reps. Castro, Eshoo, Matsui, Butterfield, Fudge, Blunt Rochester, Adams and Sen. Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Support Broadband Connectivity for College Students in Need Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
May 13, 2020 Hirono, Klobuchar, Peters, Rosen, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill to Boost High-Speed Internet Access for College Students Completing Coursework During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mazie Hirono
May 13, 2020 Costa's Expanding Medical Education Act Included In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep.Adam Gray, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "No more excuses. It's time for @BetsyDeVosED to comply with the law and stop garnishing wages of student loan borrowers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 PSLF Caucus Co-Chairs Call for COVID-19 Relief in PSLF Program Rep.Brendan Boyle
May 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema to Congressional leaders: Waive Student Loan Origination Fees During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Coons, ...
May 12, 2020 Following Grassley Request, Watchdog Review Shows Need for More Research Protections Against Foreign Theft at Universities Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Markey and Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "This is big." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Scott Applauds USDA Plan To Provide Emergency EBT Assistance For Low-Income Virginians Rep.Bobby Scott
May 11, 2020 Letter to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2020 - Wicker Congratulates Coast Guard Academy Class of 2020 Sen.Roger Wicker
May 10, 2020 Senator Hawley Releases Commencement Video to the College of the Ozarks and to the Class of 2020 Sen.Josh Hawley
May 8, 2020 Scott, Fudge Introduce Legislation To Protect Access To Food Assistance For Displaced College Students Rep.Bobby Scott
May 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Neguse, Colorado Delegation Members Call for Additional Financial Support for Higher Education Institutions and Students Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
May 8, 2020 Tillis Announces $65 Million in Coronavirus Relief for North Carolina HBCUs and MSIs Sen.Thom Tillis
May 8, 2020 Fudge, Scott Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Food Assistance for Displaced College Students Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Students, professors, & universities are trying to make the most of their online classes despite the financial & academic uncertainties brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic. Spoke w/ @NorthwesternU President yesterday to discuss Higher Ed's response during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Velázquez, King Push for Higher Education Funds in Next COVID-19 Package Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 7, 2020 Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces $500,000 for Morgan State University Historical Preservation Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to 50 Collegiate Associations, Conferences, Junior Colleges, and Universities - Wicker Seeks Information for Student-Athlete Name, Image, Likeness Debate Sen.Roger Wicker
May 6, 2020 Booker Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership, Appropriators to Support Minority Serving Institutions in Next Stimulus Package Sen.Cory Booker
May 6, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration's Rule Dismantling Title IX Protections for Students and Survivors Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 6, 2020 Scott, Nadler Statement On Education Department's Final Title Ix Rule Rep.Bobby Scott
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Betsy DeVos and POTUS are finalizing a rule that would make it harder to protect students from sexual harassment and assault in schools & on college campuses - a serious threat the federal govt should confront with all the tools at its disposal." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2020 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement on DeVos Rule Dismantling Title IX Protections Rep.Lori Trahan
May 6, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Secretary DeVos's Final Campus Sexual Assault Rule Rep.Rosa DeLauro
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