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March 24, 2020 Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
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, ...
March 24, 2020 U.S. Department of Commerce to Invest $2 Million to Enhance Health Sciences Sector in Kinston Rep. Greg Murphy
March 23, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
March 23, 2020 Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Introduce Legislation to Minimize COVID-19 Impact on Student Veterans Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 23, 2020 Reps. Pressley & Omar Introduce Bold Plan to Cancel Student Debt Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
March 23, 2020 Rep. Susie Lee Helps Introduce Comprehensive Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Package Rep. Susie Lee
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Sen. Coons on vote against Republican-authored COVID-19 response package Sen. Chris Coons
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Mass Lawmakers Urge Congress to Prioritize Emergency Funding for Students and Colleges in COVID-19 Stimulus Rep. Bill Keating, ...
March 21, 2020 Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits Signed Into Law Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 21, 2020 President Trump Signs Daines' Bill Protecting GI Education Benefits During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Steve Daines
March 21, 2020 Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill Protecting GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Signed Into Law Sen. Thom Tillis
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "As universities across the country are transitioning to online learning, many students are left without a source of income or financial aid & these colleges are at risk for long-term financial instability." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Wyden Calls for Increased Funding for Schools and Education Support Professionals Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ron Wyden
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Pressley and Omar Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Include Student Debt Cancellation in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline Leading Effort to Help Student Loan Borrowers Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
March 20, 2020 Wyden Supports Bill Canceling Student Loan Payments During Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Ron Wyden
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Unveil New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Too many Americans are drowning in student loan debt. As we seek to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress must include measures to provide relief for student borrowers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Legislation to Protect GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis Heads to President for Signature Sen. John Boozman
March 19, 2020 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Rep. Cuellar on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans Rep. Henry Cuellar
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Big for America's students right now. @PattyMurray , @SenSherrodBrown , @SenWarren , and I are announcing our bold new plan to #CancelStudentDebt for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and provide a minimum $10k payoff for federal student loan borrowers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Schumer, Murray, Brown, And Warren Unveil Bold, New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency And Provide Minimum $10K Payoff For All Federal Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Step Up and Help Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by the Coronavirus Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Following Rose Push, House Passes Fix to Keep Veterans Student Housing Rep. Gus Bilirakis, ...
March 18, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces National Science Foundation Grant to University of Memphis Rep. Steve Cohen
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Congressman Panetta Calls on Education Secretary Devos to Protect Students from Financial Impacts of COVID-19 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "For all those worried about paying off student loans during this coronavirus pandemic - @theSBPC and @AFTunion will be hosting a webinar this Friday to answer your questions. It will be free and open to the public. Join the webcast here: https://protectborrowers.org/webinar/." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tillis Supported GI Bill Passes Senate As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus Sen. Thom Tillis
March 17, 2020 Courtney Releases Statement, Pens Op-Ed On Administration's Failure To Protect Student Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Joe Courtney
March 16, 2020 Senate Passes Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Close Due to Coronavirus Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
March 16, 2020 Daines' Bill Passes Senate Ensuring GI Bill Benefits Aren't Impacted During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Steve Daines
March 16, 2020 Norton Introduces Bill to Help Strengthen D.C. National Guard By Giving Education Grants to D.C. Guard Members Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans groups across the country are urging President Trump to put #StudentsFirst by signing our bipartisan resolution overturning Besty DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule. Mr. President -- let's get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Connecticut Mirror - Courtney: Student debt relief must be permanent Rep. Joe Courtney
March 13, 2020 Reps. Davis and Lahood Introduce the Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2020 Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 13, 2020 CORONAVIRUS: Murray Introduces Bill to Support Students, Teachers, School Staff Amid School Closures Sen. Patty Murray
March 12, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Sponsors Legislation for Veterans to Continue Receiving GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Jeff Van Drew
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Reps Krishnamoorthi, Meuser Introduce Bipartisan "Partnerships For American Jobs Act" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Murkowski Votes to Overturn Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Lisa Murkowski
March 11, 2020 Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
March 11, 2020 As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus, Tillis Takes Action to Protect GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans Sen. Thom Tillis
March 11, 2020 Senator Hassan Applauds Bipartisan Vote to Overturn DeVos Rule that Favors Predatory For-Profit Colleges Over Defrauded Students Sen. Maggie Hassan
March 11, 2020 Scott Statement on Senate Voting to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule Rep. Bobby Scott
Date Title Politician
March 24, 2020 Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
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, ...
March 24, 2020 U.S. Department of Commerce to Invest $2 Million to Enhance Health Sciences Sector in Kinston Rep.Greg Murphy
March 23, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
March 23, 2020 Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Introduce Legislation to Minimize COVID-19 Impact on Student Veterans Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 23, 2020 Reps. Pressley & Omar Introduce Bold Plan to Cancel Student Debt Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
March 23, 2020 Rep. Susie Lee Helps Introduce Comprehensive Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Package Rep.Susie Lee
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Sen. Coons on vote against Republican-authored COVID-19 response package Sen.Chris Coons
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Mass Lawmakers Urge Congress to Prioritize Emergency Funding for Students and Colleges in COVID-19 Stimulus Rep.Bill Keating, ...
March 21, 2020 Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits Signed Into Law Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 21, 2020 President Trump Signs Daines' Bill Protecting GI Education Benefits During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Steve Daines
March 21, 2020 Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill Protecting GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Signed Into Law Sen.Thom Tillis
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "As universities across the country are transitioning to online learning, many students are left without a source of income or financial aid & these colleges are at risk for long-term financial instability." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Wyden Calls for Increased Funding for Schools and Education Support Professionals Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ron Wyden
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Pressley and Omar Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Include Student Debt Cancellation in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline Leading Effort to Help Student Loan Borrowers Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
March 20, 2020 Wyden Supports Bill Canceling Student Loan Payments During Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Ron Wyden
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Unveil New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Too many Americans are drowning in student loan debt. As we seek to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress must include measures to provide relief for student borrowers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Legislation to Protect GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis Heads to President for Signature Sen.John Boozman
March 19, 2020 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Rep. Cuellar on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans Rep.Henry Cuellar
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Big for America's students right now. @PattyMurray , @SenSherrodBrown , @SenWarren , and I are announcing our bold new plan to #CancelStudentDebt for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and provide a minimum $10k payoff for federal student loan borrowers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Schumer, Murray, Brown, And Warren Unveil Bold, New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency And Provide Minimum $10K Payoff For All Federal Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Step Up and Help Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by the Coronavirus Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Following Rose Push, House Passes Fix to Keep Veterans Student Housing Rep.Gus Bilirakis, ...
March 18, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces National Science Foundation Grant to University of Memphis Rep.Steve Cohen
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Congressman Panetta Calls on Education Secretary Devos to Protect Students from Financial Impacts of COVID-19 Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "For all those worried about paying off student loans during this coronavirus pandemic - @theSBPC and @AFTunion will be hosting a webinar this Friday to answer your questions. It will be free and open to the public. Join the webcast here: https://protectborrowers.org/webinar/." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tillis Supported GI Bill Passes Senate As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus Sen.Thom Tillis
March 17, 2020 Courtney Releases Statement, Pens Op-Ed On Administration's Failure To Protect Student Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Joe Courtney
March 16, 2020 Senate Passes Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Close Due to Coronavirus Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
March 16, 2020 Daines' Bill Passes Senate Ensuring GI Bill Benefits Aren't Impacted During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Steve Daines
March 16, 2020 Norton Introduces Bill to Help Strengthen D.C. National Guard By Giving Education Grants to D.C. Guard Members Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans groups across the country are urging President Trump to put #StudentsFirst by signing our bipartisan resolution overturning Besty DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule. Mr. President -- let's get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Connecticut Mirror - Courtney: Student debt relief must be permanent Rep.Joe Courtney
March 13, 2020 Reps. Davis and Lahood Introduce the Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2020 Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 13, 2020 CORONAVIRUS: Murray Introduces Bill to Support Students, Teachers, School Staff Amid School Closures Sen.Patty Murray
March 12, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Sponsors Legislation for Veterans to Continue Receiving GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Jeff Van Drew
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Reps Krishnamoorthi, Meuser Introduce Bipartisan "Partnerships For American Jobs Act" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Murkowski Votes to Overturn Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Lisa Murkowski
March 11, 2020 Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
March 11, 2020 As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus, Tillis Takes Action to Protect GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans Sen.Thom Tillis
March 11, 2020 Senator Hassan Applauds Bipartisan Vote to Overturn DeVos Rule that Favors Predatory For-Profit Colleges Over Defrauded Students Sen.Maggie Hassan
March 11, 2020 Scott Statement on Senate Voting to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule Rep.Bobby Scott
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