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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Higher Education

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (MD) - District 5

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04/03/2020 Tweet - "Assistance is available for student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments as a result of the #coronavirus pandemic. I encourage student borrowers to review this guide for more information:"
03/25/2020 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers need relief during this national crisis. @USEdGov announced today that it will refund $1.8 billion to about 830,000 borrowers who have defaulted on their federal loans & will stop collections on borrowers in default for 60 days beginning March 13."
03/06/2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Public Education with Maryland's HBCU Presidents
03/06/2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Talks Public Education with Maryland's HBCU Presidents
12/19/2019 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."
12/17/2019 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."
12/17/2019 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."
10/23/2019 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."
10/15/2019 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 …"
09/11/2019 Members of congress convene bipartisan congressional HBCU conference in honor of national HBCU week
09/10/2019 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."
06/22/2019 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."
12/06/2018 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 "
12/06/2018 Maryland Delegation Urges University System of Maryland to Ensure Health, Safety of Every Student
09/05/2018 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."
07/24/2018 Hoyer Statement Applauding the Introduction of the Aim Higher Act
07/23/2018 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."
06/30/2018 Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
02/19/2018 Tweet - "We had a great discussion this morning during the #MakeItInAmerica #ListeningTour in Toledo. We talked about the importance of ensuring that our workforce has the training necessary to be prepared for the jobs of the future. 1/7"
07/12/2017 Democrats Unveil Legislation to Expand Access to Higher Ed for Students With Disabilities
07/12/2017 Representatives DeSaulnier, Scott, Hoyer, Langevin, and Huffman Introduce Legislation to Expand Higher Education Access for Students with Disabilities
05/23/2017 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
05/15/2017 Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Higher Education Initiative Launch
05/04/2017 Team Maryland Works To Expand Affordable College Education Opportunities For Maryland Families
05/04/2017 Hoyer Statement On Reports Of A Noose Found On The University Of Maryland Campus
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