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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. Bobby Scott, ...
May 1, 2020
Rep. Cline Introduces H.R. 6651 -- The Use Your Endowment Act
Rep. Ben Cline
May 1, 2020
Hawley's Bill to Stop Universities with Massive Endowments from Receiving COVID Aid Sees Momentum in Congress
Rep. Ben Cline, ...
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. Tim Kaine, ...
April 13, 2020
Scott Announces Over $46 Million In Emergency COVID-19 Funding For Local Colleges And Universities
Rep. Bobby Scott
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 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, ...
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
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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. Donald Beyer, ...
March 11, 2020
Scott Statement on Senate Voting to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule
Rep. Bobby Scott
March 11, 2020
Durbin, Schumer, Murray, Scott, Lee Statement On Senate Vote Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
March 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - At McConnell's Request, Department of Education Maintains Funding for Rural, Low-Income Schools
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Feb. 11, 2020
Kaine And Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Launch Community College And Career Training Grant Program
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Scott, Trahan Seek Explanation For Education Department's Scheme To Deny Full Debt Relief For Thousands Of Defrauded Borrowers
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Chairman Scott Stands Up for Students, and Votes to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule
Rep. Bobby Scott
Jan. 16, 2020
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Department of Education Relating to ``Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability''
Rep. Bobby Scott
Jan. 15, 2020
Letter to Roxanne Rothschild, Executive Secretary of the National Labor Relations Board - Warren joins Murray, Colleagues in Denouncing NLRB Proposal to Strip Students Employed by Private Universities of Workplace Rights
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Rep. Cline Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for the Class of 2024
Rep. Ben Cline
Jan. 7, 2020
Important Issues of the Day
Rep. Bobby Scott
Dec. 19, 2019
Griffith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations
Rep. Howard Griffith
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Menendez, Brown, Colleagues Urge CFPB to Fulfill its Legal Obligations on Student Loans
Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Scott Statement: Changes To DeVos' Flawed Partial Relief Formula Focused On Optics, Not Students
Rep. Bobby Scott
Dec. 10, 2019
Scott Praises Passage Of FUTURE Act
Rep. Bobby Scott
Dec. 6, 2019
Spanberger, Wittman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Virginia Students to Use 529 Savings Accounts to Pay for Training & Credentialing Programs
Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Kaine Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Renew Expired Funding For HBCUs
Sen. Tim Kaine
Dec. 5, 2019
Warner-Backed Legislation Renewing Funding for Virginia's HBCUs Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 3, 2019
Murray, Scott Release New GAO Report Showing Significant Income, Racial Barriers to Accessing Rights for Students with Disabilities
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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. Tim Kaine, ...
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. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Tim Kaine
Nov. 6, 2019
Warner Joins Colleagues in Urging Swift Senate Passage to Renew Funding for Virginia's HBCUs
Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Senator Warren Joins Senate Colleagues in New Push to Renew Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education
Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Threatens to Subpoena Secretary DeVos to Testify About Department's Refusal to Provide Debt Relief to Defrauded Students
Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 1, 2019
Rep. Cline statement on College Affordability Act
Rep. Ben Cline
Oct. 31, 2019
Committee Advances Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College
Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019
Scott Statement on Department of Education's Final Accreditation Rule
Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019
Scott statement on Department of Education's final accreditation rule
Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Asks Secretary DeVos to Testify About Education Department's Refusal to Provide Debt Relief to Defrauded Students
Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin Demands CFPB Investigation Of Mismanagement Of Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Kaine Cosponsors Bill To Support Working Students
Sen. Tim Kaine
Oct. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Chairman Scott Threatens to Subpoena Secretary DeVos for Documents Related to Department's Role in For-Profit School Closure
Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Threatens to Subpoena Secretary DeVos for Documents Related to Department's Role in For-Profit School Closure
Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 21, 2019
Kaine Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill To Provide Higher Education Support For Homeless Students And Foster Youth
Sen. Tim Kaine
Oct. 17, 2019
S.J. Res. 54
Sen. Mark Warner
Oct. 16, 2019
Representative Donna Shalala Announces Introduction of the College Affordability Act
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Rep. Levin, committee Democrats, unveil legislation to lower the cost of college
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Norcross Announces Introduction of the College Affordability Act
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Committee Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College
Rep. Bobby Scott
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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.Bobby Scott, ...
May 1, 2020
Rep. Cline Introduces H.R. 6651 -- The Use Your Endowment Act
Rep.Ben Cline
May 1, 2020
Hawley's Bill to Stop Universities with Massive Endowments from Receiving COVID Aid Sees Momentum in Congress
Rep.Ben Cline, ...
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.Tim Kaine, ...
April 13, 2020
Scott Announces Over $46 Million In Emergency COVID-19 Funding For Local Colleges And Universities
Rep.Bobby Scott
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 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, ...
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
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
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.Donald Beyer, ...
March 11, 2020
Scott Statement on Senate Voting to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule
Rep.Bobby Scott
March 11, 2020
Durbin, Schumer, Murray, Scott, Lee Statement On Senate Vote Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
March 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - At McConnell's Request, Department of Education Maintains Funding for Rural, Low-Income Schools
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Feb. 11, 2020
Kaine And Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Launch Community College And Career Training Grant Program
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Scott, Trahan Seek Explanation For Education Department's Scheme To Deny Full Debt Relief For Thousands Of Defrauded Borrowers
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Chairman Scott Stands Up for Students, and Votes to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule
Rep.Bobby Scott
Jan. 16, 2020
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Department of Education Relating to ``Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability''
Rep.Bobby Scott
Jan. 15, 2020
Letter to Roxanne Rothschild, Executive Secretary of the National Labor Relations Board - Warren joins Murray, Colleagues in Denouncing NLRB Proposal to Strip Students Employed by Private Universities of Workplace Rights
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Rep. Cline Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for the Class of 2024
Rep.Ben Cline
Jan. 7, 2020
Important Issues of the Day
Rep.Bobby Scott
Dec. 19, 2019
Griffith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations
Rep.Howard Griffith
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Menendez, Brown, Colleagues Urge CFPB to Fulfill its Legal Obligations on Student Loans
Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Scott Statement: Changes To DeVos' Flawed Partial Relief Formula Focused On Optics, Not Students
Rep.Bobby Scott
Dec. 10, 2019
Scott Praises Passage Of FUTURE Act
Rep.Bobby Scott
Dec. 6, 2019
Spanberger, Wittman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Virginia Students to Use 529 Savings Accounts to Pay for Training & Credentialing Programs
Rep.Rob Wittman, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Kaine Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Renew Expired Funding For HBCUs
Sen.Tim Kaine
Dec. 5, 2019
Warner-Backed Legislation Renewing Funding for Virginia's HBCUs Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 3, 2019
Murray, Scott Release New GAO Report Showing Significant Income, Racial Barriers to Accessing Rights for Students with Disabilities
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
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.Tim Kaine, ...
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. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Tim Kaine
Nov. 6, 2019
Warner Joins Colleagues in Urging Swift Senate Passage to Renew Funding for Virginia's HBCUs
Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Senator Warren Joins Senate Colleagues in New Push to Renew Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education
Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Threatens to Subpoena Secretary DeVos to Testify About Department's Refusal to Provide Debt Relief to Defrauded Students
Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 1, 2019
Rep. Cline statement on College Affordability Act
Rep.Ben Cline
Oct. 31, 2019
Committee Advances Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College
Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019
Scott Statement on Department of Education's Final Accreditation Rule
Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019
Scott statement on Department of Education's final accreditation rule
Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Asks Secretary DeVos to Testify About Education Department's Refusal to Provide Debt Relief to Defrauded Students
Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin Demands CFPB Investigation Of Mismanagement Of Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Kaine Cosponsors Bill To Support Working Students
Sen.Tim Kaine
Oct. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Chairman Scott Threatens to Subpoena Secretary DeVos for Documents Related to Department's Role in For-Profit School Closure
Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Threatens to Subpoena Secretary DeVos for Documents Related to Department's Role in For-Profit School Closure
Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 21, 2019
Kaine Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill To Provide Higher Education Support For Homeless Students And Foster Youth
Sen.Tim Kaine
Oct. 17, 2019
S.J. Res. 54
Sen.Mark Warner
Oct. 16, 2019
Representative Donna Shalala Announces Introduction of the College Affordability Act
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Rep. Levin, committee Democrats, unveil legislation to lower the cost of college
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Norcross Announces Introduction of the College Affordability Act
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Committee Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College
Rep.Bobby Scott
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