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March 10, 2021
Tweet - "It's past time we address teaching shortages in low-income communities of color. I'm introducing the RETAIN Act with @SenatorBaldwin, @SenTinaSmith, & @RepCheri to start incentivizing teachers and other educational professionals to make careers in areas with the most need."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Final Passage Of The American Rescue Plan Act Including State And Local Aid Provisions He Championed
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 10, 2021
Schakowsky Votes to Send American Rescue Plan to President Biden's Desk
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2021
Bringing America Back to Normal with American Rescue Plan
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 9, 2021
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Legislation
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 9, 2021
Students Must Get Back to the Classroom
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 6, 2021
Duckworth and Durbin Announce Illinois Wins in Covid-19 Relief Bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2021
Tweet - "I have been fighting for a long time to close the 90/10 loophole that incentivizes #4profit colleges to target veterans and service members. I'm glad the American Rescue Plan finally does it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2021
Duckworth Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan to Send Urgent Help to Communities and Working Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2021
Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Johnson and 58 Members of Congress Urge CDC to Allow Greater Level of In-Person Classroom Instruction
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 4, 2021
Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Cartwright Introduce Bill To Help Teach Kids Financial Management Skills
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - 115 Members Send Letter to Education Secretary Cardona Urging him to Reverse Horrific Title IX Rule
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 27, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 After Spearheading Inclusion Of State And Local Aid Funding
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2021
Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 27, 2021
Underwood's Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs for American Families Passes House of Representatives, Expected to Pass Senate and Become Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2021
Underwood Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan and To Deliver Urgently Needed Resources to Illinois Families Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 26, 2021
Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Durbin, Cohen: It Is Time For Congress To Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to introduce the POST Act with @RepCohen. This bill will close a loophole that incentivizes predatory #4profit colleges from funneling federal dollars to their bottom lines by exploiting veterans and service members."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021
Congressman Cohen, Senator Durbin Reintroduce POST Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Call for Additional Federal Help for HBCUs in COVID Emergency Relief Plan
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell - Sens. Coons, Warnock, Ossoff lead colleagues in push to secure additional emergency relief for HBCUs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Rep. LaHood Announces $237,000 Grant Award for Illinois College to Support New Nursing Program
Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell - Murphy, Dems to Senate Leadership: We Must Fund Summer Enrichment Opportunities for Low-Income Children in Next Covid-19 Relief Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Resolution Asking President Biden To Cancel Up To $50,000 In Federal Student Loan Debt Immediately
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Durbin Meets With Illinois Community Colleges To Discuss COVID-19 Relief, Higher Ed Policy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Canceling up to $50,000 in student loan debt will help close the racial wealth gap and get our economy through this pandemic. Proud to support @SenSchumer and @SenWarren's resolution calling on President Biden to #CancelStudentDebt."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoma of the Federal Communications Commission - Rosen, Colleagues Urge FCC to Use Existing Authorities to Close the "Homework Gap"
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of Federal Communications Commission - Gillibrand Calls On FCC To Provide Immediate Emergency Funding For E-Rate Program
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen & Lee in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
LaHood Introduces Resolution Commemorating National Catholic Schools Week
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 29, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 28, 2021
Tweet - "We won't bring back our economy with half-hearted measures. President Biden's COVID-19 rescue package is exactly the kind of bold action we need to help struggling families and get kids back to school."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2021
GAO Report Requested By Durbin, Members Highlights Need For Better Oversight Of For-Profit Colleges
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Schakowsky, Adams, Omar Introduce Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Fundamental Human Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This report confirms what we have long known: for-profit colleges are gaming the system & our federal gov't is not adequately protecting students & taxpayers. I stand ready to work with the Biden Admin. to address these shortcomings & enact new measures to protect students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021
Durbin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Congresswoman Miller Announces Additional Committee Assignment
Rep. Mary Miller
Jan. 21, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Applaud Biden Administration Decision to Reimburse Schools for COVID-Related Reopening Costs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 12, 2021
Tweet - "It was great to speak with @teachcardona today about his new vision for the Department of Education. There is much work to do--Betsy DeVos turned the Department into a shell of its former self--but I believe Dr. Cardona is up to the task & I look forward to working with him."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The Public Service Appreciation Through Loan Forgiveness Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 5, 2021
Rep. García Draws Concern on Chicago's Return to School
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 30, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The 2021 Government Funding And COVID-19 Stimulus Bill, Which Included His Priority Provisions
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 28, 2020
Casten's GRADUATE Act Becomes Law
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 23, 2020
Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 22, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date
Title
Politician
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "It's past time we address teaching shortages in low-income communities of color. I'm introducing the RETAIN Act with @SenatorBaldwin, @SenTinaSmith, & @RepCheri to start incentivizing teachers and other educational professionals to make careers in areas with the most need."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Final Passage Of The American Rescue Plan Act Including State And Local Aid Provisions He Championed
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 10, 2021
Schakowsky Votes to Send American Rescue Plan to President Biden's Desk
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2021
Bringing America Back to Normal with American Rescue Plan
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 9, 2021
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Legislation
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 9, 2021
Students Must Get Back to the Classroom
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 6, 2021
Duckworth and Durbin Announce Illinois Wins in Covid-19 Relief Bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2021
Tweet - "I have been fighting for a long time to close the 90/10 loophole that incentivizes #4profit colleges to target veterans and service members. I'm glad the American Rescue Plan finally does it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2021
Duckworth Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan to Send Urgent Help to Communities and Working Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2021
Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Johnson and 58 Members of Congress Urge CDC to Allow Greater Level of In-Person Classroom Instruction
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 4, 2021
Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Cartwright Introduce Bill To Help Teach Kids Financial Management Skills
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - 115 Members Send Letter to Education Secretary Cardona Urging him to Reverse Horrific Title IX Rule
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 27, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 After Spearheading Inclusion Of State And Local Aid Funding
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2021
Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 27, 2021
Underwood's Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs for American Families Passes House of Representatives, Expected to Pass Senate and Become Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2021
Underwood Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan and To Deliver Urgently Needed Resources to Illinois Families Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 26, 2021
Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Durbin, Cohen: It Is Time For Congress To Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to introduce the POST Act with @RepCohen. This bill will close a loophole that incentivizes predatory #4profit colleges from funneling federal dollars to their bottom lines by exploiting veterans and service members."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021
Congressman Cohen, Senator Durbin Reintroduce POST Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Call for Additional Federal Help for HBCUs in COVID Emergency Relief Plan
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell - Sens. Coons, Warnock, Ossoff lead colleagues in push to secure additional emergency relief for HBCUs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Rep. LaHood Announces $237,000 Grant Award for Illinois College to Support New Nursing Program
Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell - Murphy, Dems to Senate Leadership: We Must Fund Summer Enrichment Opportunities for Low-Income Children in Next Covid-19 Relief Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Resolution Asking President Biden To Cancel Up To $50,000 In Federal Student Loan Debt Immediately
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Durbin Meets With Illinois Community Colleges To Discuss COVID-19 Relief, Higher Ed Policy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Canceling up to $50,000 in student loan debt will help close the racial wealth gap and get our economy through this pandemic. Proud to support @SenSchumer and @SenWarren's resolution calling on President Biden to #CancelStudentDebt."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoma of the Federal Communications Commission - Rosen, Colleagues Urge FCC to Use Existing Authorities to Close the "Homework Gap"
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of Federal Communications Commission - Gillibrand Calls On FCC To Provide Immediate Emergency Funding For E-Rate Program
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen & Lee in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
LaHood Introduces Resolution Commemorating National Catholic Schools Week
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 29, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 28, 2021
Tweet - "We won't bring back our economy with half-hearted measures. President Biden's COVID-19 rescue package is exactly the kind of bold action we need to help struggling families and get kids back to school."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2021
GAO Report Requested By Durbin, Members Highlights Need For Better Oversight Of For-Profit Colleges
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Schakowsky, Adams, Omar Introduce Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Fundamental Human Rights
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This report confirms what we have long known: for-profit colleges are gaming the system & our federal gov't is not adequately protecting students & taxpayers. I stand ready to work with the Biden Admin. to address these shortcomings & enact new measures to protect students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021
Durbin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Congresswoman Miller Announces Additional Committee Assignment
Rep.Mary Miller
Jan. 21, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Applaud Biden Administration Decision to Reimburse Schools for COVID-Related Reopening Costs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 12, 2021
Tweet - "It was great to speak with @teachcardona today about his new vision for the Department of Education. There is much work to do--Betsy DeVos turned the Department into a shell of its former self--but I believe Dr. Cardona is up to the task & I look forward to working with him."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The Public Service Appreciation Through Loan Forgiveness Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 5, 2021
Rep. García Draws Concern on Chicago's Return to School
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 30, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The 2021 Government Funding And COVID-19 Stimulus Bill, Which Included His Priority Provisions
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 28, 2020
Casten's GRADUATE Act Becomes Law
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 23, 2020
Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 22, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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