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March 6, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Talks Public Education with Maryland's HBCU Presidents Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
March 6, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Public Education with Maryland's HBCU Presidents Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 All Democratic Committee Members Object to DeVos' Proposed Rule Harming Student Survivors of Sexual Assault Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "As a member of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, I'm pleased that the #FUTUREAct was signed into law today for students in my district & around the country. HBCUs and MSIs can now benefit from permanent funding. I thank Rep. Adams for her leadership on this issue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I am so proud of the 4 extraordinary #HBCUs in MD, & I was pleased to celebrate House and Senate passage of the #FUTUREAct today, which will strengthen HBCUs and MSIs across the country. I thank @RepAdams for championing HBCUs and her leadership on the bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The #FUTUREAct is a significant victory for America's students and will ensure permanent funding for #HBCUs & Minority-Serving Institutions, like @BowieState. As a member of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, I was proud to support this bill #ForTheFUTURE." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Support Student Veterans Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The #FUTUREAct was passed by the House to reauthorize critical funds for HBCUs and MSIs. Senate inaction has caused existing funding to expire, leaving schools to cut back on programs for student success. I call on the Senate to put students first and take up our bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Chairman @BobbyScott & @EdLaborCmte Dems for introducing the College Affordability Act today. Far too many students are hindered by the cost of higher ed, and this critically important bill will help expand opportunity and ensure higher ed is in reach for more Americans. https://twitter.com/EdLaborCmte/status/1184127008428711936 …" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Porter and Chairman Connolly Seek Answers on Trump Administration's 99% Denial Rate for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Sens. Van Hollen, Portman, Merkley and Reps. Davis, Schweikert Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fix AOTC Inequality Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Members of congress convene bipartisan congressional HBCU conference in honor of national HBCU week Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @FSCDems for their commitment to addressing the student debt crisis. Today, they are holding a hearing on this issue and are focused on ensuring student borrowers are not taken advantage of by student loan servicers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer announce $1.1 million to boost STEM education at University of Maryland, college park Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 14, 2019 Van Hollen,Cardin, and Cummings announce $150,000 for Morgan State University Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Smith and Kelly Reintroduce Legislation to Train Students for High-Skill Jobs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 16, 2019 Menendez Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill Aimed to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges Across the Country Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Committee on Recognition - Warren, Bonamici Lead Colleagues Urging Accreditation Council to Protect Students and Taxpayers by Denying Recognition to Troubled For-Profit College Accreditor ACICS Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Kaine & Whitehouse Call On Devos To Fix Missteps With Implementation Of TEPSLF Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin to Announce Legislation to Improve Student Access to Federal Financial Aid Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 4, 2019 Sarbanes Joins Cummings, Cardin, Van Hollen and Ruppersberger to Introduce the FAFSA Fairness Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Letter Calling on Devos to Improve Shutdown Guidance for Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Maryland Delegation Urges University System of Maryland to Ensure Health, Safety of Every Student Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "In the wake of the tragic and avoidable death of Jordan McNair, it is critical that the entire University System of Maryland implements reforms to keep students safe. Yesterday the MD delegation met with representatives from USM. Read our statement here: https://bit.ly/2RFHLiU " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections From Predatory Career Training Programs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The House will vote on 4 bills, including a bipartisan bill to promote student loan financial literacy. The bill is an important step to help borrowers plan, but falls short of a bipartisan reauthorization of the Higher Ed Act, which we should consider." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2018 Hoyer Statement Applauding the Introduction of the Aim Higher Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2018 Tweet - "Closing the skills gap will require a greater federal role in comprehensive training for workers of all skill levels & career stages, as the @HouseNewDems suggested as part of its Economic Opportunity Agenda." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Warren, Harris, Takano, Adams, Espaillat, Colleagues Press Education Secretary for Action on Student Loan Borrowers of Color Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Support Federal TRIO Programs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senators Denounce Move by Secretary DeVos to End Investigations and Office Responsible for Protecting Students from Predatory Colleges Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Blast DeVos, Department of Education for Continuing to Fail Higher Ed. in Puerto Rico Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Call For More Childcare Support For Student Parents Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 23, 2018 Cummings, Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Improve Student Access to Federal Financial Aid Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
March 6, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Talks Public Education with Maryland's HBCU Presidents Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
March 6, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Public Education with Maryland's HBCU Presidents Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 All Democratic Committee Members Object to DeVos' Proposed Rule Harming Student Survivors of Sexual Assault Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "As a member of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, I'm pleased that the #FUTUREAct was signed into law today for students in my district & around the country. HBCUs and MSIs can now benefit from permanent funding. I thank Rep. Adams for her leadership on this issue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I am so proud of the 4 extraordinary #HBCUs in MD, & I was pleased to celebrate House and Senate passage of the #FUTUREAct today, which will strengthen HBCUs and MSIs across the country. I thank @RepAdams for championing HBCUs and her leadership on the bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The #FUTUREAct is a significant victory for America's students and will ensure permanent funding for #HBCUs & Minority-Serving Institutions, like @BowieState. As a member of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, I was proud to support this bill #ForTheFUTURE." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Support Student Veterans Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The #FUTUREAct was passed by the House to reauthorize critical funds for HBCUs and MSIs. Senate inaction has caused existing funding to expire, leaving schools to cut back on programs for student success. I call on the Senate to put students first and take up our bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Chairman @BobbyScott & @EdLaborCmte Dems for introducing the College Affordability Act today. Far too many students are hindered by the cost of higher ed, and this critically important bill will help expand opportunity and ensure higher ed is in reach for more Americans. https://twitter.com/EdLaborCmte/status/1184127008428711936 …" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Porter and Chairman Connolly Seek Answers on Trump Administration's 99% Denial Rate for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Sens. Van Hollen, Portman, Merkley and Reps. Davis, Schweikert Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fix AOTC Inequality Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Members of congress convene bipartisan congressional HBCU conference in honor of national HBCU week Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @FSCDems for their commitment to addressing the student debt crisis. Today, they are holding a hearing on this issue and are focused on ensuring student borrowers are not taken advantage of by student loan servicers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer announce $1.1 million to boost STEM education at University of Maryland, college park Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 14, 2019 Van Hollen,Cardin, and Cummings announce $150,000 for Morgan State University Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Smith and Kelly Reintroduce Legislation to Train Students for High-Skill Jobs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 16, 2019 Menendez Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill Aimed to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges Across the Country Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Committee on Recognition - Warren, Bonamici Lead Colleagues Urging Accreditation Council to Protect Students and Taxpayers by Denying Recognition to Troubled For-Profit College Accreditor ACICS Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Kaine & Whitehouse Call On Devos To Fix Missteps With Implementation Of TEPSLF Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin to Announce Legislation to Improve Student Access to Federal Financial Aid Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 4, 2019 Sarbanes Joins Cummings, Cardin, Van Hollen and Ruppersberger to Introduce the FAFSA Fairness Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Letter Calling on Devos to Improve Shutdown Guidance for Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Maryland Delegation Urges University System of Maryland to Ensure Health, Safety of Every Student Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "In the wake of the tragic and avoidable death of Jordan McNair, it is critical that the entire University System of Maryland implements reforms to keep students safe. Yesterday the MD delegation met with representatives from USM. Read our statement here: https://bit.ly/2RFHLiU " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections From Predatory Career Training Programs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The House will vote on 4 bills, including a bipartisan bill to promote student loan financial literacy. The bill is an important step to help borrowers plan, but falls short of a bipartisan reauthorization of the Higher Ed Act, which we should consider." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2018 Hoyer Statement Applauding the Introduction of the Aim Higher Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2018 Tweet - "Closing the skills gap will require a greater federal role in comprehensive training for workers of all skill levels & career stages, as the @HouseNewDems suggested as part of its Economic Opportunity Agenda." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Warren, Harris, Takano, Adams, Espaillat, Colleagues Press Education Secretary for Action on Student Loan Borrowers of Color Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Support Federal TRIO Programs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senators Denounce Move by Secretary DeVos to End Investigations and Office Responsible for Protecting Students from Predatory Colleges Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Blast DeVos, Department of Education for Continuing to Fail Higher Ed. in Puerto Rico Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Call For More Childcare Support For Student Parents Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 23, 2018 Cummings, Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Improve Student Access to Federal Financial Aid Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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