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May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Feb. 1, 2023
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senators Warren, Hirono, Sanders, and Wyden Question DoD over Reports of Students Forced into JROTC Enrollment
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 30, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Senator Markey, Colleagues Urge Biden Admin. To Work to Improve Access to Education for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 18, 2022
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fix American Opportunity Tax Credit Inequity
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 29, 2022
House Passes Bonamici-Backed Legislation to Improve Student Mental Health
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 24, 2022
Bonamici Statement on Student Loan Forgiveness
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 24, 2022
Merkley Statement on POTUS' Student Loan Debt Cancellation, Repayment Pause Extension
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 12, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Murray, Senate Dems Support Proposed Rules on Student Debt Relief Programs, Encourage Biden Admin to Further Strengthen Proposal
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 28, 2022
Bonamici, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Spark Innovation in Education
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Urging Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 27, 2022
Bonamici, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Student Loan Borrower Default
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 21, 2022
Senator Merkley, Representatives Morelle and Katko Team Up to Close Summer Learning Gap
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 13, 2022
Bonamici, Kilmer Introduce Legislation to Improve Federal Work Study Program
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 21, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Securing Additional Funding to Protect Student Internet Access
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 11, 2022
Bonamici, Porter Push to Better Protect Student Borrowers
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 7, 2022
Merkley, Reed, Collins Lead Bipartisan Effort to Boost Outdoor Education & Connect More Kids to Nature
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 1, 2022
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Extend Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Call on Department of Education, DOJ to Follow Through on Pledge to Improve Handling of Student Debt Bankruptcy Claims
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 30, 2022
Chair DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Secure Affordable Student Loans for Every Borrower
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 30, 2022
Wyden, Rubio, Warner Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Clarify Costs of Higher Education
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 30, 2022
Senators Merkley, Hassan, and Chair Delauro Introduce Legislation to Secure Affordable Student Loans for Every Borrower
Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 24, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Bonamici, Pocan Introduce Resolution to Honor Public Schools Week 2022
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Feb. 11, 2022
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General US Department of Justice, Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter on Threats to HBCUs
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
NEWS: Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Sen. Jeff Merkley Introduce Legacy Admissions Reform Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Schumer, Warren, Jayapal, Pressley, Omar, Porter Urge President Biden To Deliver On Promise To Cancel Student Debt
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 4, 2022
Congressman Bentz Announces Service Academy Nominations for 2022-2023 School Year
Rep. Cliff Bentz
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - DUCKWORTH JOINS BOOKER, EIGHT DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUSPEND WAGE GARNISHMENT OF STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Booker Call on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Assistant Speaker Clark, Senator Merkley Introduce Legislation to Put Mental Health Counselors in Every K-12 School in America
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Waiver on Student Loan Interest for Duration of COVID-19 National Emergency
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
As Surgeon General Sounds the Alarm, Senator Merkley and Assistant Speaker Clark Announce the Introduction of Legislation to Increase Mental Health Resources in Schools
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker, Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Institutions of Higher Education
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Student Loan Interest Waiver Extension
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 5, 2021
Bonamici, McBath, Wild Introduce Safety Net for Student Loan Borrowers
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Wyden Cosponsors Legislation to Promote Educational Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 25, 2021
Letter to Mark Greenblatt, Inspector General of the US Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Seek Review of Accounting and Student Achievement Progress at Chemawa Indian School
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 22, 2021
Merkley Announces Key Funding for Nurses, Educators in Appropriations Committee Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 14, 2021
Merkley, Wyden Announce $2 Million Grant to Oregon State University for Offshore Wind Research
Sen. Jeff Merkley
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May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Feb. 1, 2023
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senators Warren, Hirono, Sanders, and Wyden Question DoD over Reports of Students Forced into JROTC Enrollment
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 30, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Senator Markey, Colleagues Urge Biden Admin. To Work to Improve Access to Education for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 18, 2022
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fix American Opportunity Tax Credit Inequity
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 29, 2022
House Passes Bonamici-Backed Legislation to Improve Student Mental Health
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 24, 2022
Bonamici Statement on Student Loan Forgiveness
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 24, 2022
Merkley Statement on POTUS' Student Loan Debt Cancellation, Repayment Pause Extension
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 12, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Murray, Senate Dems Support Proposed Rules on Student Debt Relief Programs, Encourage Biden Admin to Further Strengthen Proposal
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 28, 2022
Bonamici, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Spark Innovation in Education
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Urging Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 27, 2022
Bonamici, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Student Loan Borrower Default
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 21, 2022
Senator Merkley, Representatives Morelle and Katko Team Up to Close Summer Learning Gap
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 13, 2022
Bonamici, Kilmer Introduce Legislation to Improve Federal Work Study Program
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 21, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Securing Additional Funding to Protect Student Internet Access
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 11, 2022
Bonamici, Porter Push to Better Protect Student Borrowers
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 7, 2022
Merkley, Reed, Collins Lead Bipartisan Effort to Boost Outdoor Education & Connect More Kids to Nature
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 1, 2022
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Extend Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Call on Department of Education, DOJ to Follow Through on Pledge to Improve Handling of Student Debt Bankruptcy Claims
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 30, 2022
Chair DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Secure Affordable Student Loans for Every Borrower
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 30, 2022
Wyden, Rubio, Warner Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Clarify Costs of Higher Education
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 30, 2022
Senators Merkley, Hassan, and Chair Delauro Introduce Legislation to Secure Affordable Student Loans for Every Borrower
Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 24, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Bonamici, Pocan Introduce Resolution to Honor Public Schools Week 2022
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Feb. 11, 2022
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General US Department of Justice, Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter on Threats to HBCUs
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
NEWS: Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Sen. Jeff Merkley Introduce Legacy Admissions Reform Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Schumer, Warren, Jayapal, Pressley, Omar, Porter Urge President Biden To Deliver On Promise To Cancel Student Debt
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 4, 2022
Congressman Bentz Announces Service Academy Nominations for 2022-2023 School Year
Rep.Cliff Bentz
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - DUCKWORTH JOINS BOOKER, EIGHT DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUSPEND WAGE GARNISHMENT OF STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Booker Call on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Assistant Speaker Clark, Senator Merkley Introduce Legislation to Put Mental Health Counselors in Every K-12 School in America
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Waiver on Student Loan Interest for Duration of COVID-19 National Emergency
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
As Surgeon General Sounds the Alarm, Senator Merkley and Assistant Speaker Clark Announce the Introduction of Legislation to Increase Mental Health Resources in Schools
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker, Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Institutions of Higher Education
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Student Loan Interest Waiver Extension
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 5, 2021
Bonamici, McBath, Wild Introduce Safety Net for Student Loan Borrowers
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Wyden Cosponsors Legislation to Promote Educational Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 25, 2021
Letter to Mark Greenblatt, Inspector General of the US Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Seek Review of Accounting and Student Achievement Progress at Chemawa Indian School
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 22, 2021
Merkley Announces Key Funding for Nurses, Educators in Appropriations Committee Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 14, 2021
Merkley, Wyden Announce $2 Million Grant to Oregon State University for Offshore Wind Research
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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