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April 24, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding Application is Live Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 24, 2020 Chairman Takano Speaks with Student Veterans of America President Jared Lyon, Pledges Support for Student Veterans During Pandemic Rep. Mark Takano
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Seek DOJ Oversight of Textbook Company Merger Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
April 24, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $750 Thousand in Scholarship Funds for South Carolina State University Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 23, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Key Resources for K-12, Higher Education Institutions in Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2020 Fitzpatrick, Brown, Van Hollen, Garcia and a Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Bolster Frontline Transit Worker Training and Retention Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 23, 2020 Daines Helps Secure $2.5 Million for COVID-19 Vaccine Development at UM, Announces it at Visit to the University's Research Lab Sen. Steve Daines
April 23, 2020 Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Legislation to Fight Hunger on College Campuses During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Josh Harder, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Pushes to Ensure College Students Have Food on the Table Amid COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is great news for the more than 138,000 Illinoisans with FFEL or private student loans. Thanks to @GovPritzker 's hard work, relief is on the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Watson Coleman Leads New Jersey Delegation Request for Expedited Funds to Community Colleges Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "The notorious #4profit college industry is set to prey on students who want to continue education online. Beware! These phony schools charge a fortune, burden you w/ debt & produce worthless degrees. Community colleges & established public & private colleges are still best bet." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Smucker Announces Introduction of the Equity in Student Loan Relief Act Rep. Alma Adams, ...
April 22, 2020 Daines Secures Over $4 Million in Funding for MSU to Help Rural Hospitals During the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 21, 2020 Recognizing Jim Bishop Rep. Buddy Carter
April 21, 2020 Senate Passes Second GI Bill Fix for Student Veterans Impacted by COVID-19 Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
April 21, 2020 Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy And Representative Peter Welch On The Proposal To Close Or Consolidate Vermont State Colleges Sen. Peter Welch, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Warren, Colleague Urge Senate To Protect COVID-19 Relief Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 21, 2020 Hoeven Announces Second Half of CARES Act Funding to ND Higher Education Institutions Sen. John Hoeven
April 20, 2020 Sanders Issues Statement on the Proposal to Close Three Vermont State College Campuses Sen. Bernie Sanders
April 20, 2020 Sanders Issues Statement on the Proposal to Close Three Vermont State College Campuses Sen. Bernie Sanders
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury, and the Hon. the Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Mark Green Fights for Tennessee's Small Colleges to Qualify for Coronavirus Loans Rep. Andy Biggs, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Idaho Senators Urge Disbursement of Aid for Higher Education Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
April 20, 2020 Rep. Himes Announces $37,855,848 in Coronavirus relief for students, colleges and universities. Rep. Jim Himes
April 17, 2020 Evans: $82 Million in Federal Funding Going to 16 Philly Higher-Ed Institutions Rep. Dwight Evans
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to see @Illinois_Alma make good use of CARES Act funding by creating the Students FIRST: COVID-19 Emergency Fund to offset students' financial setbacks brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Womack Urges Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program, Changes to Help Small and Rural Colleges Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Merkley, DeFazio, Bonamici Rebuke Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
April 16, 2020 Lofgren Announces More Than $44.5 Million in Federal Funding for Colleges & Universities to Fight COVID-19 in Santa Clara County Rep. Zoe Lofgren
April 16, 2020 Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Announces Nearly $42,190,987 Million in Emergency COVID-19 Funding for Local Colleges and Universities Rep. Jahana Hayes
April 15, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Announces More Than $50 Million for Higher Education Funding in 15th District of Texas Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
April 15, 2020 Reps. Dean, Wexton, and Colleagues Send Letters to Student Loan Companies requesting Immediate Relief to Private Student Loan Borrowers during Pandemic Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "College students are experiencing unprecedented disruptions to their education due to this pandemic & it's especially harmful for students struggling to make ends meet. Proud to announce w/ @SenDuckworth that the CARES Act will provide emergency student aid." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Rep. Mike Levin Announces More Than $44 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Local Students and Colleges Rep. Mike Levin
April 14, 2020 Boyle Leads Bipartisan Effort Supporting the PSLF Program Amid Coronavirus Response Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 14, 2020 Congressional Delegation Announces Emergency Funds for Arkansas Higher Education Students Rep. Steve Womack, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce Funding Opportunity for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin Statement On DeVos Settlement In Borrower Defense Lawsuit Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "170,000 defrauded student borrowers won big last week in federal court where a settlement will force Education Sec. Betsy DeVos to finally begin processing claims for relief, though that still leaves thousands of future student victims uncertain of DeVos' new rules." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Gov Justice: WV National Guard, WVU researchers collaborate with community and technical colleges, businesses to address PPE shortfalls Sen. Jim Justice
April 13, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $170 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Higher Education Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Through the #CARESAct, colleges & universities in #MD05 will federal funding to assist students facing emergency expenses due to the #coronavirus. Our Delegation will continue to work to provide MD students with resources they need during this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 13, 2020 Smith: College Students, Schools in NJ04 get $24M in CARES Act Emergency Funds Rep. Chris Smith
April 13, 2020 Scott Announces Over $46 Million In Emergency COVID-19 Funding For Local Colleges And Universities Rep. Bobby Scott
April 13, 2020 Senator Collins Announces Maine Colleges and Universities to Receive More Than $41 Million Sen. Susan Collins
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces $40 Million in Federal CARES Act Resources for Higher Education Institutions in the Fifth District Rep. Josh Gottheimer
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of these nurses from Upstate University Hospital who headed out to help fight coronavirus on Long Island. We will not stop fighting for our frontline workers just like they're fighting for us." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
April 24, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding Application is Live Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 24, 2020 Chairman Takano Speaks with Student Veterans of America President Jared Lyon, Pledges Support for Student Veterans During Pandemic Rep.Mark Takano
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Seek DOJ Oversight of Textbook Company Merger Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
April 24, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $750 Thousand in Scholarship Funds for South Carolina State University Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 23, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Key Resources for K-12, Higher Education Institutions in Oregon Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2020 Fitzpatrick, Brown, Van Hollen, Garcia and a Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Bolster Frontline Transit Worker Training and Retention Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 23, 2020 Daines Helps Secure $2.5 Million for COVID-19 Vaccine Development at UM, Announces it at Visit to the University's Research Lab Sen.Steve Daines
April 23, 2020 Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Legislation to Fight Hunger on College Campuses During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Josh Harder, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Pushes to Ensure College Students Have Food on the Table Amid COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is great news for the more than 138,000 Illinoisans with FFEL or private student loans. Thanks to @GovPritzker 's hard work, relief is on the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Watson Coleman Leads New Jersey Delegation Request for Expedited Funds to Community Colleges Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "The notorious #4profit college industry is set to prey on students who want to continue education online. Beware! These phony schools charge a fortune, burden you w/ debt & produce worthless degrees. Community colleges & established public & private colleges are still best bet." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Smucker Announces Introduction of the Equity in Student Loan Relief Act Rep.Alma Adams, ...
April 22, 2020 Daines Secures Over $4 Million in Funding for MSU to Help Rural Hospitals During the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 21, 2020 Recognizing Jim Bishop Rep.Buddy Carter
April 21, 2020 Senate Passes Second GI Bill Fix for Student Veterans Impacted by COVID-19 Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
April 21, 2020 Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy And Representative Peter Welch On The Proposal To Close Or Consolidate Vermont State Colleges Sen.Peter Welch, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Warren, Colleague Urge Senate To Protect COVID-19 Relief Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 21, 2020 Hoeven Announces Second Half of CARES Act Funding to ND Higher Education Institutions Sen.John Hoeven
April 20, 2020 Sanders Issues Statement on the Proposal to Close Three Vermont State College Campuses Sen.Bernie Sanders
April 20, 2020 Sanders Issues Statement on the Proposal to Close Three Vermont State College Campuses Sen.Bernie Sanders
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury, and the Hon. the Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Mark Green Fights for Tennessee's Small Colleges to Qualify for Coronavirus Loans Rep.Andy Biggs, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Idaho Senators Urge Disbursement of Aid for Higher Education Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
April 20, 2020 Rep. Himes Announces $37,855,848 in Coronavirus relief for students, colleges and universities. Rep.Jim Himes
April 17, 2020 Evans: $82 Million in Federal Funding Going to 16 Philly Higher-Ed Institutions Rep.Dwight Evans
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to see @Illinois_Alma make good use of CARES Act funding by creating the Students FIRST: COVID-19 Emergency Fund to offset students' financial setbacks brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Womack Urges Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program, Changes to Help Small and Rural Colleges Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Merkley, DeFazio, Bonamici Rebuke Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
April 16, 2020 Lofgren Announces More Than $44.5 Million in Federal Funding for Colleges & Universities to Fight COVID-19 in Santa Clara County Rep.Zoe Lofgren
April 16, 2020 Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Announces Nearly $42,190,987 Million in Emergency COVID-19 Funding for Local Colleges and Universities Rep.Jahana Hayes
April 15, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Announces More Than $50 Million for Higher Education Funding in 15th District of Texas Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
April 15, 2020 Reps. Dean, Wexton, and Colleagues Send Letters to Student Loan Companies requesting Immediate Relief to Private Student Loan Borrowers during Pandemic Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "College students are experiencing unprecedented disruptions to their education due to this pandemic & it's especially harmful for students struggling to make ends meet. Proud to announce w/ @SenDuckworth that the CARES Act will provide emergency student aid." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Rep. Mike Levin Announces More Than $44 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Local Students and Colleges Rep.Mike Levin
April 14, 2020 Boyle Leads Bipartisan Effort Supporting the PSLF Program Amid Coronavirus Response Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 14, 2020 Congressional Delegation Announces Emergency Funds for Arkansas Higher Education Students Rep.Steve Womack, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce Funding Opportunity for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin Statement On DeVos Settlement In Borrower Defense Lawsuit Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "170,000 defrauded student borrowers won big last week in federal court where a settlement will force Education Sec. Betsy DeVos to finally begin processing claims for relief, though that still leaves thousands of future student victims uncertain of DeVos' new rules." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Gov Justice: WV National Guard, WVU researchers collaborate with community and technical colleges, businesses to address PPE shortfalls Sen.Jim Justice
April 13, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $170 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Higher Education Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Through the #CARESAct, colleges & universities in #MD05 will federal funding to assist students facing emergency expenses due to the #coronavirus. Our Delegation will continue to work to provide MD students with resources they need during this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 13, 2020 Smith: College Students, Schools in NJ04 get $24M in CARES Act Emergency Funds Rep.Chris Smith
April 13, 2020 Scott Announces Over $46 Million In Emergency COVID-19 Funding For Local Colleges And Universities Rep.Bobby Scott
April 13, 2020 Senator Collins Announces Maine Colleges and Universities to Receive More Than $41 Million Sen.Susan Collins
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces $40 Million in Federal CARES Act Resources for Higher Education Institutions in the Fifth District Rep.Josh Gottheimer
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of these nurses from Upstate University Hospital who headed out to help fight coronavirus on Long Island. We will not stop fighting for our frontline workers just like they're fighting for us." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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