| Jan. 25, 2021
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Rep. Fitzgerald Selected to Serve House Education & Labor Committee
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Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, ...
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| Dec. 23, 2020
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Baldwin's Bipartisan Bill to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Signed into Law
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "My bipartisan legislation to identify & shut down student debt relief scams has been signed into law! Far too many students are struggling with student loan debt, and I'm proud they'll be protected from scammers who are preying on their financial security."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports End of Year Legislation Benefitting Milwaukee Residents
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Rep. Gwen Moore
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Senator Baldwin Working to Make College More Affordable and Accessible for Wisconsin Students
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "NEW: My Working Students Act passed Congress and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law! Now more than ever, we must ensure that working students have the opportunity to earn an affordable higher education and succeed in the workforce."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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House Passes Senator Baldwin's Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Act's Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Underwood Leads 91 Members in Effort Urging President Trump to Extend Critical Relief for 41 Million Student Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept, of Education - King Fights for Federal Student Loan Borrowers to Access "Critical Relief" from Coronavirus Bills
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Call on FCC Chairman to Expeditiously Address the Digital Divide in Indian Country
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Dept. of Agriculture - Hagedorn Joins Effort Urging USDA to Allow Needed Flexibility for Schools to Feed Students
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Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID
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Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "During this pandemic, many student loan borrowers still face the uncertainty of meeting their monthly repayment obligations in addition to paying for their basic needs. Congress must act now to bring students relief."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Grothman Introduces Bill to Help Alleviate Excessive Student Loan Debt
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Rep. Glenn Grothman
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Foxx, Oversight Republicans Probe One-Size-Fits-All School Reopening Orders
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Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Long-Term Relief for 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid Pandemic
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Calls on Usda to Provide More Flexibility, Support to Student Nutrition Programs
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act to Boost School Infrastructure Projects Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "We all want schools to reopen when it is safe to do so. But, facts and science must drive those decisions, not Presidential pipedreams or impatience. I support @PattyMurray's Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act. We should include it in the next #COVID19 legislation."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increased Special Education Funding in Appropriations Bill
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Senate to Reject Conditioning Federal Funds to Schools on Re-Opening In-Person
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, America was facing a shortage of qualified early childhood & K-12 teachers. I introduced legislation to reward our educators for the work they do & boost retention in our schools to create a higher quality learning environment for our kids."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The pandemic has shined a bright light on the need to provide our essential workers the support they have earned. I'm calling on Senate leaders to fix the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program so we can do right by our workers and give them the help they need."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Even before the pandemic, America had a shortage of qualified teachers because they are so often underpaid & overworked, especially in low-income communities. That's why I joined legislation to do more to support our nation's teachers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Fixes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Be Included in Relief Package
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Bustos Introduce Bill To Address Teacher Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Congressman Panetta Leads 73 Members in Pushing for Increased Funding for Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's plan is to pretend this pandemic will disappear and bully schools into reopening. I have a plan that would allow schools to reopen in a way that keeps students, educators and communities safe."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "I support a bold E-Rate funding investment in the next #COVID19 package because we must close the #HomeworkGap and provide every student access to the internet at home."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "This pandemic is not over and millions of Americans are still struggling to make ends meet and are worried about sending their kids to school in the fall. Congress must step up and face our nation's education crises head on in the next COVID-19 bill."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students
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Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Baldwin Helps Introduce $430 Billion Coronavirus Relief Legislation to Address National Child Care and Education Crises as Democrats Urge Republicans to Act on Bold COVID-19 Relief
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide
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Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump and @BetsyDeVosED want to pretend this crisis has gone away and bully schools to reopen by threatening to withhold critical funding, even if it means ignoring public health experts. That's dangerous and it threatens the health of American students & educators."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Van Hollen, Cardin, Democratic Senators Urge Significant, New Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has spent years advancing an anti-LGBTQ agenda in our schools. With the recent #SCOTUS ruling, DeVos must rescind her policies that threaten protections for students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 7, 2020
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce 1619 Act to Raise Awareness, Understanding of African American History in Schools
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, HELP Democrats Demand DeVos Reverse All Actions Inconsistent with SCOTUS Decision Affirming LGBTQIA+ Rights
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress needs to #FundEducation now. Increases in education resources are more important than ever as students, families, schools, and institutions respond to the pandemic. It's time to take action. #FundPublicSchools #FundTheFrontLines"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| June 30, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3768
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Sen. Ron Johnson
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| June 30, 2020
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Tweet - "The pandemic has increased the need for federal investments in public education. Costs for schools, colleges, students & families, & education services will go up as local & state revenue go down, leading to budget cuts. We must #FundEducation now. #FundPublicSchools"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| June 29, 2020
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Steil Supports Bill Requiring U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Protect Children From COVID-19, Help Schools Reopen Safely in Fall
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Rep. Bryan Steil
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We will not be able to reopen public schools unless Congress provides funding for our states, cities and towns to prevent layoffs of vital school support staff. We must ensure schools have the resources they need to keep students and staff safe & healthy. #FundTheFrontLines"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| June 25, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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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
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the Department of Education - Hayes Leads Connecticut Delegation Members And 22 House Democrats In Defending Connecticut's Gender-Inclusive Athletic Policy
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Shaheen and Hassan Urge Senate Leadership to Provide Much-Needed Relief for Higher Education Institutions in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Udall, Murray: Trump Administration is Worsening Educational Disparities in Tribal Schools Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| June 3, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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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
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: "With this veto, President Trump is siding with the predatory, for-profit colleges that seek to defraud our students and veterans."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 29, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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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
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "High-speed broadband & educational resources are needed to help our students stay connected to their school community during this challenging time. I introduced legislation to ensure every student can continue their education -- no matter where they live."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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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
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Walker Joins Efforts to Increase Flexibility For Parents of Children Learning From Home
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Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Congressman Panetta Denounces Secretary Devos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students in Covid-19 Relief
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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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
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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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
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Warren, Colleague Urge Senate To Protect COVID-19 Relief Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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