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April 10, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $116 Million in Aid for College Students Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 10, 2020 Stefanik Introduces COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act With Bipartisan Colleagues Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 10, 2020 Tillis Announces $378 Million in Funding to Assist North Carolina's Higher Education Institutions and Students Sen. Thom Tillis
April 10, 2020 Daines Announces $31,412,577 in Coronavirus Care Packages for Montana Colleges and Students Sen. Steve Daines
April 10, 2020 Norcross Statement on Allocation of CARES Act funds to NJ Colleges and Universities Rep. Donald Norcross
April 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges." Sen. Dick Durbin
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
April 9, 2020 Chairman Scott Statement on Distribution of First $6 Billion in Emergency CARES Act Funding to Colleges and Students Rep. Bobby Scott
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Menendez Leads NJ Delegation Push for Trump Admin to Swiftly Disburse COVID-19 Higher Ed Funds Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
April 9, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Distribution of $6 Billion in Aid to Colleges and Universities Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund in the CARES Act should go directly to supporting public and nonprofit colleges and their students - not to lining the pockets of #4profit colleges." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Hoeven Announces Funding For Turtle Mountain STEM Infusion Project Sen. John Hoeven
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Harder, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow 2020 Grads to Defer Student Loans Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren, Durbin, Colleagues Push Education Department to Target CARES Act Funding to Public and Nonprofit Colleges, Not For-profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Thompson, Langevin Urge Inclusion of CTE Funding in COVID-19 Relief Legislation Rep. GT Thompson, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Colleagues Urge Education Department To Protect CARES Act Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is creating a ripple effect across our economy. Many families are worried about how they will make ends meet, let alone pay off their student loans. The fed govt has halted student loan payments until the fall, but we need private lenders to follow suit." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "More inspiring examples of Kentuckians helping Kentuckians: Colleges and universities across the Commonwealth are stepping up to make and donate protective equipment for front line health care workers." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 6, 2020 Letter to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Joseph DePaulo, CEO of College Avenue Student Loans, LLC, Roger Hochschild, President and CEO of Discover Financial Services, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director & CEO of Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, James Steeley, CEO of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, William Demchak, CEO of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Steve Kohles, President of the Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, Raymond Quinlan, Chairman & CEO of the SLM Corporation, Anthony Noto, CEO of Social Finance, Inc., William Rogers, President & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Charles Scharf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. - Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Urge Student Loan Companies To Immediately Provide Relief To Private Student Loan Borrowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Cengage & McGraw-Hill call off their plans for a merger. Textbook prices are already too high -- and this merger could have made a bad situation worse for students across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Cengage & McGraw-Hill call off their plans for a merger. Textbook prices are already too high -- and this merger could have made a bad situation worse for students across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "#4profit colleges have taken advantage of student veterans for years. Glad the @DeptVetAffairs finally suspended new GI Bill enrollments at U. of Phoenix and Career Ed. Corp. schools. But @usedgov & @DeptofDefense must step up too." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Assistance is available for student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments as a result of the #coronavirus pandemic. I encourage student borrowers to review this guide for more information:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 3, 2020 Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 2, 2020 Congressman Neguse Works to Ensure Students Can Receive CARES Act Coronavirus Rebates Rep. Joe Neguse
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
April 2, 2020 Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 Rep. Jason Crow
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elisabeth DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the Dept. of Education - Reps Kuster, Speier, Pressley and Slotkin Lead 46 Members in Letter Demanding Sec DeVos Halt Plans to Gut Title IX Protections Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 1, 2020 Pingree, 86 House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure College Students, Young Adults with Disabilities Receive COVID-19 Relief Rebates Rep. Chellie Pingree
April 1, 2020 Kilili Veterans Bill Added to House-Passed Coronavirus Act Rep. Mark Takano, ...
April 1, 2020 House Passes Rep. Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Susie Lee
March 31, 2020 Meng Congratulates Frank Wu on Becoming New President of Queens College Rep. Grace Meng
March 31, 2020 Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Applaud Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020 Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
March 31, 2020 Daines Secures Over $50 Million for Montana Schools During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
March 31, 2020 Congressman Anthony Brown: "I am honored to be appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors" Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, Democrats made the single largest investment in student aid in U.S. history with the Student Aid & Fiscal Responsibility Act. Last week, we secured student borrower relief in the CARES Act & will prioritize student debt throughout this crisis. #FamiliesFirst" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 27, 2020 Committee Democrats At Work: Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Student Loan Borrowers Rep. Madeleine Dean
March 27, 2020 Stanton's Advocacy Pays Off for Arizona in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep. Greg Stanton
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Scott, Neal, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call On DeVos To Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds For Entire 2020 Filing Season Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Have questions about the how the new Senate-passed coronavirus relief package will support working families, institute sick leave, or affect student loan payments? Learn more about the relief bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers need relief during this national crisis. @USEdGov announced today that it will refund $1.8 billion to about 830,000 borrowers who have defaulted on their federal loans & will stop collections on borrowers in default for 60 days beginning March 13." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2020 Amata-Cosponsored Legislation Will Help Student Veterans During COVID-19 Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 24, 2020 U.S. Department of Commerce to Invest $2 Million to Enhance Health Sciences Sector in Kinston Rep. Greg Murphy
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Marc Veasey, ...
Date Title Politician
April 10, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $116 Million in Aid for College Students Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 10, 2020 Stefanik Introduces COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act With Bipartisan Colleagues Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 10, 2020 Tillis Announces $378 Million in Funding to Assist North Carolina's Higher Education Institutions and Students Sen.Thom Tillis
April 10, 2020 Daines Announces $31,412,577 in Coronavirus Care Packages for Montana Colleges and Students Sen.Steve Daines
April 10, 2020 Norcross Statement on Allocation of CARES Act funds to NJ Colleges and Universities Rep.Donald Norcross
April 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges." Sen.Dick Durbin
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
April 9, 2020 Chairman Scott Statement on Distribution of First $6 Billion in Emergency CARES Act Funding to Colleges and Students Rep.Bobby Scott
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Menendez Leads NJ Delegation Push for Trump Admin to Swiftly Disburse COVID-19 Higher Ed Funds Rep.Jeff Van Drew, ...
April 9, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Distribution of $6 Billion in Aid to Colleges and Universities Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund in the CARES Act should go directly to supporting public and nonprofit colleges and their students - not to lining the pockets of #4profit colleges." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Hoeven Announces Funding For Turtle Mountain STEM Infusion Project Sen.John Hoeven
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Harder, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow 2020 Grads to Defer Student Loans Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren, Durbin, Colleagues Push Education Department to Target CARES Act Funding to Public and Nonprofit Colleges, Not For-profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Thompson, Langevin Urge Inclusion of CTE Funding in COVID-19 Relief Legislation Rep.GT Thompson, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Colleagues Urge Education Department To Protect CARES Act Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is creating a ripple effect across our economy. Many families are worried about how they will make ends meet, let alone pay off their student loans. The fed govt has halted student loan payments until the fall, but we need private lenders to follow suit." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "More inspiring examples of Kentuckians helping Kentuckians: Colleges and universities across the Commonwealth are stepping up to make and donate protective equipment for front line health care workers." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 6, 2020 Letter to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Joseph DePaulo, CEO of College Avenue Student Loans, LLC, Roger Hochschild, President and CEO of Discover Financial Services, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director & CEO of Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, James Steeley, CEO of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, William Demchak, CEO of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Steve Kohles, President of the Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, Raymond Quinlan, Chairman & CEO of the SLM Corporation, Anthony Noto, CEO of Social Finance, Inc., William Rogers, President & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Charles Scharf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. - Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Urge Student Loan Companies To Immediately Provide Relief To Private Student Loan Borrowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Cengage & McGraw-Hill call off their plans for a merger. Textbook prices are already too high -- and this merger could have made a bad situation worse for students across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Cengage & McGraw-Hill call off their plans for a merger. Textbook prices are already too high -- and this merger could have made a bad situation worse for students across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "#4profit colleges have taken advantage of student veterans for years. Glad the @DeptVetAffairs finally suspended new GI Bill enrollments at U. of Phoenix and Career Ed. Corp. schools. But @usedgov & @DeptofDefense must step up too." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Assistance is available for student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments as a result of the #coronavirus pandemic. I encourage student borrowers to review this guide for more information:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 3, 2020 Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 2, 2020 Congressman Neguse Works to Ensure Students Can Receive CARES Act Coronavirus Rebates Rep.Joe Neguse
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
April 2, 2020 Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 Rep.Jason Crow
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elisabeth DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the Dept. of Education - Reps Kuster, Speier, Pressley and Slotkin Lead 46 Members in Letter Demanding Sec DeVos Halt Plans to Gut Title IX Protections Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 1, 2020 Pingree, 86 House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure College Students, Young Adults with Disabilities Receive COVID-19 Relief Rebates Rep.Chellie Pingree
April 1, 2020 Kilili Veterans Bill Added to House-Passed Coronavirus Act Rep.Mark Takano, ...
April 1, 2020 House Passes Rep. Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Susie Lee
March 31, 2020 Meng Congratulates Frank Wu on Becoming New President of Queens College Rep.Grace Meng
March 31, 2020 Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Applaud Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020 Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
March 31, 2020 Daines Secures Over $50 Million for Montana Schools During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
March 31, 2020 Congressman Anthony Brown: "I am honored to be appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors" Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, Democrats made the single largest investment in student aid in U.S. history with the Student Aid & Fiscal Responsibility Act. Last week, we secured student borrower relief in the CARES Act & will prioritize student debt throughout this crisis. #FamiliesFirst" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 27, 2020 Committee Democrats At Work: Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Student Loan Borrowers Rep.Madeleine Dean
March 27, 2020 Stanton's Advocacy Pays Off for Arizona in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep.Greg Stanton
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Scott, Neal, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call On DeVos To Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds For Entire 2020 Filing Season Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Have questions about the how the new Senate-passed coronavirus relief package will support working families, institute sick leave, or affect student loan payments? Learn more about the relief bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers need relief during this national crisis. @USEdGov announced today that it will refund $1.8 billion to about 830,000 borrowers who have defaulted on their federal loans & will stop collections on borrowers in default for 60 days beginning March 13." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2020 Amata-Cosponsored Legislation Will Help Student Veterans During COVID-19 Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 24, 2020 U.S. Department of Commerce to Invest $2 Million to Enhance Health Sciences Sector in Kinston Rep.Greg Murphy
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Marc Veasey, ...
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