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June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Senate Democrats will demand action on safe elections, education funding, and funding for our nursing homes. If Senate Republicans continue to block reasonable attempts at passing emergency COVID legislation, they will have to explain why to Americans. #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Norcross, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 30, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep. Joe Morelle
June 30, 2020 Senators Murray, Schumer, Democrats Introduce $430 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill to Address National Child Care and Education Crises as Democrats Urge Republicans to Act on Bold COVID-19 Relief Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 30, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 4112 Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Stefanik Introduces Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Wyden, Murray Demand End to Seizure of Tax Refunds from Americans Shouldering Federal Student Debt During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 23, 2020 Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Perkins Loan Borrowers Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the Committee on Energy & Commerce, and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy & Commerce - 70 House Members Urge Inclusion of the Mental Health Services for Students Act in the Next COVID-19 Relief Legislation Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
June 19, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 17, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Meals on Wheels for Kids Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 15, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $7.8 Million In Federal Head Start Funding For Long Island Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED 's latest attempt to block COVID-relief for DACA students is cruel & unlawful So many Dreamers have been on the frontlines of COVID, and many desperately need this aid We will keep fighting for them & all students struggling to recover" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $200K in funding for Cornell University's Division of Social and Economic Sciences Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ​Maloney, Never Again Education Act Co-Leads Call for Funds to Be Appropriated Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Tlaib, Hayes, and Pressley Lead 100-Plus Members of Congress in Historic $305 Billion Funding Push for K-12 Schools Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Blumenthal, Booker, 20 Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Increase Funding for Nonprofit Museums in the Next COVID-19 Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Wyden, Merkley Press For College Students in Need to Have Access to High-Speed Internet Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 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. Yvette Clarke, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth, Durbin and Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 14, 2020 Stefanik Legislation to Fund Holocaust Education Passes Senate Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Education in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee - Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Bipartisan Calls for Additional Funding for School Districts on Federal Land in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "This is big." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Senators Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Bennet, Schatz, and Hassan Lead Colleagues on Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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 8, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Meng Urges House and Senate Leaders to Ensure Students Have Internet Access for Remote Learning During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 6, 2020 Nadler, Scott Statement on Education Department's Final Title IX Rule Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Calls for Greater Support for Students With Disabilities in Upcoming COVID-19 Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 5, 2020 Emergency Educational Connections Act, H.R. 6563 Rep. Grace Meng
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "This #TeacherAppreciationDay: We're recognizing teachers in New York and across this country who are working so incredibly hard for our kids during this crisis. And just like they won't stop fighting for our kids, I won't stop fighting for our teachers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Maloney Joins with Health Care Professionals, Educators to Introduce Bill Forgiving Student Loans for Frontline Health Workers Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Committee Democrats Call on Secretary DeVos to Fix Borrower Defense Application Process Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Congressman Panetta Denounces Secretary Devos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students in Covid-19 Relief Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren Joins Bennet, Menendez, Colleagues to Call on DeVos to Reverse Course and Allow DACA Students to Access Emergency Financial Aid Secured in CARES Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 22, 2020 Smucker Announces Introduction of the Equity in Student Loan Relief Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 21, 2020 Kennedy Cosponsors $2 Billion Bill to Provide Internet Service to Students During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Grace Meng, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York, and the Hon. Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City - Congressman Serrano & NY Delegation Asks Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to Help TRIO Program Students Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, Chairman Education and Labor Committee, and the Hon. Virigina Foxx, Ranking Member Education and Labor Committee - Engel leads Bipartisan New York Members Calling for Increased Education Funding for New York Rep. Grace Meng, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Meng Calls on DeVos to Ensure Civil Rights Protections for Students During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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. Joe Morelle, ...
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. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 10, 2020 Stefanik Introduces COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act With Bipartisan Colleagues Rep. Elise Stefanik
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
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Senate Democrats will demand action on safe elections, education funding, and funding for our nursing homes. If Senate Republicans continue to block reasonable attempts at passing emergency COVID legislation, they will have to explain why to Americans. #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Norcross, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 30, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep.Joe Morelle
June 30, 2020 Senators Murray, Schumer, Democrats Introduce $430 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill to Address National Child Care and Education Crises as Democrats Urge Republicans to Act on Bold COVID-19 Relief Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 30, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 4112 Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Stefanik Introduces Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Wyden, Murray Demand End to Seizure of Tax Refunds from Americans Shouldering Federal Student Debt During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 23, 2020 Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Perkins Loan Borrowers Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the Committee on Energy & Commerce, and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy & Commerce - 70 House Members Urge Inclusion of the Mental Health Services for Students Act in the Next COVID-19 Relief Legislation Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
June 19, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 17, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Meals on Wheels for Kids Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 15, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $7.8 Million In Federal Head Start Funding For Long Island Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED 's latest attempt to block COVID-relief for DACA students is cruel & unlawful So many Dreamers have been on the frontlines of COVID, and many desperately need this aid We will keep fighting for them & all students struggling to recover" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $200K in funding for Cornell University's Division of Social and Economic Sciences Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ​Maloney, Never Again Education Act Co-Leads Call for Funds to Be Appropriated Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Tlaib, Hayes, and Pressley Lead 100-Plus Members of Congress in Historic $305 Billion Funding Push for K-12 Schools Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Blumenthal, Booker, 20 Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Increase Funding for Nonprofit Museums in the Next COVID-19 Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Wyden, Merkley Press For College Students in Need to Have Access to High-Speed Internet Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 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.Yvette Clarke, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth, Durbin and Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 14, 2020 Stefanik Legislation to Fund Holocaust Education Passes Senate Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Education in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee - Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Bipartisan Calls for Additional Funding for School Districts on Federal Land in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "This is big." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Senators Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Bennet, Schatz, and Hassan Lead Colleagues on Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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 8, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Meng Urges House and Senate Leaders to Ensure Students Have Internet Access for Remote Learning During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 6, 2020 Nadler, Scott Statement on Education Department's Final Title IX Rule Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Calls for Greater Support for Students With Disabilities in Upcoming COVID-19 Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 5, 2020 Emergency Educational Connections Act, H.R. 6563 Rep.Grace Meng
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "This #TeacherAppreciationDay: We're recognizing teachers in New York and across this country who are working so incredibly hard for our kids during this crisis. And just like they won't stop fighting for our kids, I won't stop fighting for our teachers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Maloney Joins with Health Care Professionals, Educators to Introduce Bill Forgiving Student Loans for Frontline Health Workers Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Committee Democrats Call on Secretary DeVos to Fix Borrower Defense Application Process Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Congressman Panetta Denounces Secretary Devos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students in Covid-19 Relief Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren Joins Bennet, Menendez, Colleagues to Call on DeVos to Reverse Course and Allow DACA Students to Access Emergency Financial Aid Secured in CARES Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 22, 2020 Smucker Announces Introduction of the Equity in Student Loan Relief Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 21, 2020 Kennedy Cosponsors $2 Billion Bill to Provide Internet Service to Students During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Grace Meng, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York, and the Hon. Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City - Congressman Serrano & NY Delegation Asks Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to Help TRIO Program Students Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, Chairman Education and Labor Committee, and the Hon. Virigina Foxx, Ranking Member Education and Labor Committee - Engel leads Bipartisan New York Members Calling for Increased Education Funding for New York Rep.Grace Meng, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Meng Calls on DeVos to Ensure Civil Rights Protections for Students During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
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.Joe Morelle, ...
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.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 10, 2020 Stefanik Introduces COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act With Bipartisan Colleagues Rep.Elise Stefanik
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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