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Dec. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sandra Bruce, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Amid NPR Investigation, Collins, King Join Push for Department of Education to Investigate Permanent Disability Loan Forgiveness Program
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Reed Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Fund HBCUs & Simplify Student Aid Process
Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 5, 2019
Romney, Murphy Announce Bipartisan Working Group on Student Athlete Compensation & Related Issues
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Senate Passes Hassan-Backed Bipartisan Measure to Simplify Process for Applying for Federal Financial Aid
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Dec. 5, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions and Simplify the FAFSA for 20 Million Families
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Today the Senate finally passed the #FUTUREact. It provides critical funding to HBCUs & other minority-serving institutions. These institutions are essential to making higher education accessible for ALL Americans. We should always make sure they have the support they need."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation with Tillis Co-Sponsored Provisions to Fund American HBCUs and MSIs
Sen. Thom Tillis
Dec. 4, 2019
Scott, Colleagues Propose Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund HBCUs
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congressman Kildee, senator Durbin fight for Navy veteran to receive benefits denied by bureaucratic failures
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Russell Dotson's GI Bill benefit transferability must be restored. His daughter Paige is now more than $20,000 in debt because Mr. Dotson was mistakenly told--by the Navy--that he'd served long enough for his children to receive these benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Durbin: Will Senators Stand With Betsy DeVos Or Defrauded Student Borrowers?
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
The Lexington Herald Leader - Sen. Rand Paul: What if you could pay for tuition and student debt through your 401(k)?
Sen. Rand Paul
Dec. 3, 2019
Murray, Scott Release New GAO Report Showing Significant Income, Racial Barriers to Accessing Rights for Students with Disabilities
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Senate Education Leaders Propose Bipartisan Solution to Simplify the FAFSA for 20 Million Families and to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Senate Education Leaders Propose Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Letter to Florida University Presidents - Sen. Rick Scott to Florida Universities: Protect National Security by Safeguarding U.S. Research from Communist China
Sen. Rick Scott
Dec. 3, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces HELPER Act to Reduce Student Loan Debt and Increase Retirement Savings
Sen. Rand Paul
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Most Americans agree that students who were deceived by #4profit colleges should have their debt discharged. But not @BetsyDeVosED--she's changing the rule in order to deny these students the relief they deserve. DeVos' rewritten borrower defense rule must be overturned."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2019
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 30, 2019
Tweet - "It is outrageous that Betsy DeVos and the Trump Dept. of Education are failing to fulfill the promises of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Thousands of public servants have earned this much needed relief. We must not let them down."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019
Krishnamoorthi, Merkley, Durbin Introduce Bill To Protect Students From Worthless Degrees
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 25, 2019
Capito Nominates 32 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies
Sen. Shelley Capito
Nov. 21, 2019
Whitehouse Bill Would Promote Sustainability on College Campuses
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
Congresswoman Moore Announces the 4th Congressional District's 2019 Service Academy Nominees
Rep. Gwen Moore
Nov. 21, 2019
Merkley, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bill to Protect Students From Worthless Degrees
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Rep. Porter Introduces Legislation to Protect Students' Mental Health Rights
Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Scott, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating November as National College Application Month
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Following New GAO Information, Senator Murray Urges DeVos to Reverse Course on Proposed Barriers to Income-Driven Repayment
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats attempted to restore expired funding for our HBCUs and other minority serving institutions in the continuing resolution to fund the government. Republicans keep blocking our attempts. But we remain committed to securing this funding any way we can."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019
Booker Unveils Legislation to Invest in Child Care at Community Colleges and Minority-Serving Institutions
Sen. Cory Booker
Nov. 20, 2019
Durbin: Senate Must Stand With Defrauded Student Borrowers And Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Educational inequality is a problem the US must address. But @BestyDevosED wants to stop collecting the civil rights data that will allow us to do just that. Her proposed changes will leave us under-informed & ill-equipped to help vulnerable students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The overwhelming majority of Americans stand by defrauded students, but not @BetsyDevosED. Instead, her new borrower defense rule will make it almost impossible for defrauded borrowers to get the relief to which they are entitled under federal law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019
Case announces nominations to military academies
Rep. Ed Case
Nov. 19, 2019
Adams Statement on House Passage of Continuing Resolution
Rep. Alma Adams
Nov. 19, 2019
Support College Affordability
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "I'm deeply disappointed that Chairman @SenAlexander & @senatemajldr continue to block vital funding for our nation's HBCUs & minority serving institutions. The education of young people isn't a bargaining tactic & we can't afford to turn our backs on these historic institutions."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Crapo, Risch Urge Successful Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Nov. 19, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Michael Bennet
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Collins, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling on Secretary DeVos to Immediately Implement Fix to FAFSA Form
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Oversight of Higher Education Institutions' Closure Preparedness
Rep. Mike Levin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Sen. Cruz's Service Academy Nominations Board Holds Annual Meeting
Sen. Ted Cruz
Nov. 15, 2019
Chairman Scott Statement On Secretary DeVos Agreeing To Provide Documents Regarding Refusal To Provide Debt Relief To Defrauded Students
Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Murray Continue To Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "More than 200,000 defrauded borrowers are waiting for a decision from @BetsyDeVosED on their borrower defense claims. But despite @SenateDems & @EdLaborCmte efforts, no claims have been processed for more than a year and the Dept. has failed to provide answers about the claims."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019
Udall, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Address Health Care Provider Shortages in Indian Country
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi helped design an illegal scheme to use private data of students swindled by for-profit colleges to deny them debt relief. How can anyone trust him to fairly uphold the law? He's among the worst nominees @SenateGOP has rubber-stamped."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Directing the Clerk of the House to Make A Correction in the Enrollment of H.R. 2423
Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 14, 2019
Pocan Introduces Bill to Protect Grad Students Right to Unionize
Rep. Mark Pocan
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Senate Republicans voted to confirm controversial Trump judicial nominee Steven Menashi for a lifetime appointment to serve on the nation's second highest court. Every Senate Democrat voted no. Here's why:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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Dec. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sandra Bruce, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Amid NPR Investigation, Collins, King Join Push for Department of Education to Investigate Permanent Disability Loan Forgiveness Program
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Reed Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Fund HBCUs & Simplify Student Aid Process
Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 5, 2019
Romney, Murphy Announce Bipartisan Working Group on Student Athlete Compensation & Related Issues
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Senate Passes Hassan-Backed Bipartisan Measure to Simplify Process for Applying for Federal Financial Aid
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Dec. 5, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions and Simplify the FAFSA for 20 Million Families
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Today the Senate finally passed the #FUTUREact. It provides critical funding to HBCUs & other minority-serving institutions. These institutions are essential to making higher education accessible for ALL Americans. We should always make sure they have the support they need."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation with Tillis Co-Sponsored Provisions to Fund American HBCUs and MSIs
Sen.Thom Tillis
Dec. 4, 2019
Scott, Colleagues Propose Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund HBCUs
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congressman Kildee, senator Durbin fight for Navy veteran to receive benefits denied by bureaucratic failures
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Russell Dotson's GI Bill benefit transferability must be restored. His daughter Paige is now more than $20,000 in debt because Mr. Dotson was mistakenly told--by the Navy--that he'd served long enough for his children to receive these benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Durbin: Will Senators Stand With Betsy DeVos Or Defrauded Student Borrowers?
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
The Lexington Herald Leader - Sen. Rand Paul: What if you could pay for tuition and student debt through your 401(k)?
Sen.Rand Paul
Dec. 3, 2019
Murray, Scott Release New GAO Report Showing Significant Income, Racial Barriers to Accessing Rights for Students with Disabilities
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Senate Education Leaders Propose Bipartisan Solution to Simplify the FAFSA for 20 Million Families and to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Senate Education Leaders Propose Bipartisan Solution to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Letter to Florida University Presidents - Sen. Rick Scott to Florida Universities: Protect National Security by Safeguarding U.S. Research from Communist China
Sen.Rick Scott
Dec. 3, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces HELPER Act to Reduce Student Loan Debt and Increase Retirement Savings
Sen.Rand Paul
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Most Americans agree that students who were deceived by #4profit colleges should have their debt discharged. But not @BetsyDeVosED--she's changing the rule in order to deny these students the relief they deserve. DeVos' rewritten borrower defense rule must be overturned."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2019
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 30, 2019
Tweet - "It is outrageous that Betsy DeVos and the Trump Dept. of Education are failing to fulfill the promises of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Thousands of public servants have earned this much needed relief. We must not let them down."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019
Krishnamoorthi, Merkley, Durbin Introduce Bill To Protect Students From Worthless Degrees
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 25, 2019
Capito Nominates 32 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies
Sen.Shelley Capito
Nov. 21, 2019
Whitehouse Bill Would Promote Sustainability on College Campuses
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
Congresswoman Moore Announces the 4th Congressional District's 2019 Service Academy Nominees
Rep.Gwen Moore
Nov. 21, 2019
Merkley, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bill to Protect Students From Worthless Degrees
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Rep. Porter Introduces Legislation to Protect Students' Mental Health Rights
Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Scott, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating November as National College Application Month
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Following New GAO Information, Senator Murray Urges DeVos to Reverse Course on Proposed Barriers to Income-Driven Repayment
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats attempted to restore expired funding for our HBCUs and other minority serving institutions in the continuing resolution to fund the government. Republicans keep blocking our attempts. But we remain committed to securing this funding any way we can."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019
Booker Unveils Legislation to Invest in Child Care at Community Colleges and Minority-Serving Institutions
Sen.Cory Booker
Nov. 20, 2019
Durbin: Senate Must Stand With Defrauded Student Borrowers And Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Educational inequality is a problem the US must address. But @BestyDevosED wants to stop collecting the civil rights data that will allow us to do just that. Her proposed changes will leave us under-informed & ill-equipped to help vulnerable students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The overwhelming majority of Americans stand by defrauded students, but not @BetsyDevosED. Instead, her new borrower defense rule will make it almost impossible for defrauded borrowers to get the relief to which they are entitled under federal law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019
Case announces nominations to military academies
Rep.Ed Case
Nov. 19, 2019
Adams Statement on House Passage of Continuing Resolution
Rep.Alma Adams
Nov. 19, 2019
Support College Affordability
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "I'm deeply disappointed that Chairman @SenAlexander & @senatemajldr continue to block vital funding for our nation's HBCUs & minority serving institutions. The education of young people isn't a bargaining tactic & we can't afford to turn our backs on these historic institutions."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Crapo, Risch Urge Successful Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Nov. 19, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Michael Bennet
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Collins, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling on Secretary DeVos to Immediately Implement Fix to FAFSA Form
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Oversight of Higher Education Institutions' Closure Preparedness
Rep.Mike Levin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Sen. Cruz's Service Academy Nominations Board Holds Annual Meeting
Sen.Ted Cruz
Nov. 15, 2019
Chairman Scott Statement On Secretary DeVos Agreeing To Provide Documents Regarding Refusal To Provide Debt Relief To Defrauded Students
Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Murray Continue To Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "More than 200,000 defrauded borrowers are waiting for a decision from @BetsyDeVosED on their borrower defense claims. But despite @SenateDems & @EdLaborCmte efforts, no claims have been processed for more than a year and the Dept. has failed to provide answers about the claims."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019
Udall, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Address Health Care Provider Shortages in Indian Country
Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi helped design an illegal scheme to use private data of students swindled by for-profit colleges to deny them debt relief. How can anyone trust him to fairly uphold the law? He's among the worst nominees @SenateGOP has rubber-stamped."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Directing the Clerk of the House to Make A Correction in the Enrollment of H.R. 2423
Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 14, 2019
Pocan Introduces Bill to Protect Grad Students Right to Unionize
Rep.Mark Pocan
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Senate Republicans voted to confirm controversial Trump judicial nominee Steven Menashi for a lifetime appointment to serve on the nation's second highest court. Every Senate Democrat voted no. Here's why:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
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