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Jan. 12, 2024 Statement from President Joe Biden on Early Student Debt Cancellation for Borrowers Enrolled in SAVE Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 22, 2023 Statement from Vice President Harris on Biden-⁠Harris Administration's new SAVE Plan for Student Loan Repayment Kamala Harris
June 22, 2023 Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India in Joint Press Conference Pres. Joe Biden
Feb. 1, 2023 Remarks by President Biden at the White House Competition Council Meeting Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 14, 2023 Tweet - "Our student debt relief plan would allow more than 40 million Americans to breathe easier, getting folks who need it up to $20,000 in relief. Republican officials are standing in the way. This Administration doesn't back down that easy--we're fighting back in the Supreme Court." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Republican officials are throwing up roadblocks in order to prevent middle-class families from getting the student debt relief they need. We are taking our case to the Supreme Court. Today, they announced that they'll hear it in February. We will keep fighting." Pres. Joe Biden
Nov. 22, 2022 Tweet - "I'm confident that our student debt relief plan is legal. But it's on hold because Republican officials want to block it. That's why @SecCardona is extending the payment pause to no later than June 30, 2023, giving the Supreme Court time to hear the case in its current term." Pres. Joe Biden
Nov. 4, 2022 Tweet - "There are 16 million Americans who will have their student debt relief applications approved by the Department of Education by the end of this week. They won't be able to get their relief because Republican officials are standing in the way." Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Republican governors wrote me a letter saying student debt relief only helps the "elite few." Ted Cruz, the great senator from Texas, said it's for slackers who don't deserve relief. Who in the hell do they think they are?" Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "If you have student loan debt, you can apply for relief at http://StudentAid.gov. There are no forms to upload and no special log-in to remember. It takes less than five minutes." Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "The same Republicans in Congress who received hundreds of thousands -- even millions -- of dollars in pandemic relief are doing everything they can to oppose student loan debt relief for working Americans. I don't want to hear it." Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 21, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on Student Loan Forgiveness Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 18, 2022 Tweet - "More than 40 million Americans stand to benefit from our student loan debt relief. Nearly 20 million of them could see their debts canceled. About 90% will go to those making under $75,000 a year. And not a dime will go to those in the top 5% of incomes. Period." Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 17, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on the Student Debt Relief Portal Beta Test Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Like we promised, our student debt plan will provide relief to millions of Americans who need it most. Applications are now open for student debt relief. Apply now: http://StudentAid.gov/DebtRelief" Kamala Harris
Oct. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Folks, apply for student loan debt relief today. No forms. No special log-in. It's available in English and Spanish -- and on desktop and mobile. And it'll take you less than 5 minutes. http://studentaid.gov/debtrelief/apply" Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 17, 2022 Tweet - "I recently announced my Administration's plan to relieve up to $20,000 in student loan debt if you received a Pell Grant and up to $10,000 if you didn't. Today, I'm announcing how working- and middle-class folks can apply for that relief. Go to http://studentaid.gov/debtrelief/apply." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 29, 2022 Tweet - "As a part of my announcement to get relief to Americans with student debt, I'm holding colleges accountable for jacking up costs without delivering value to students. My predecessor looked the other way. My Administration is taking them on." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Like we promised, our Administration is prioritizing the middle class. Nearly 90% of our student loan debt relief goes to borrowers earning less than $75,000 a year." Kamala Harris
Aug. 26, 2022 Tweet - "As many as 43 million borrowers can benefit from my Administration's student loan debt relief plan. Nearly 45% can have their loans fully cancelled. That's 20 million people." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 25, 2022 Remarks by President Biden Announcing Student Loan Debt Relief Plan Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 25, 2022 Tweet - "The burden of student loan debt is especially heavy for Black and Hispanic borrowers who on average have less family wealth to rely on to pay for college. And the pandemic only made things worse. This relief helps to narrow the racial wealth gap and advance racial equity." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday, we put out a plan to bring relief to millions of working and middle-class people with student loans. We're keeping my campaign promise and forgiving up to $10,000 of federal student loan debt for individuals making less than $125,000 a year." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Today, my Administration is meeting my campaign commitment with targeted debt relief to folks from families who need it most. If you received a Pell Grant while in college and make less than $125,000 a year, you are eligible for up to $20,000 in debt reduction." Pres. Joe Biden
June 2, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris on Corinthian Student Loan Forgiveness Kamala Harris
June 2, 2022 Tweet - "Today is a major milestone for students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges. As Attorney General of California, I investigated and successfully sued Corinthian for their predatory practices." Kamala Harris
March 31, 2022 A Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States Pres. Joe Biden
March 30, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris at Greater Washington Inclusive Growth Announcement Kamala Harris
March 1, 2022 Remarks of President Joe Biden -- State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 10, 2021 A Proclamation on Small Business Week, 2021 Pres. Joe Biden
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. Today, we announced $1.25 billion in COVID relief grants for Community Development Financial Institutions, to help small businesses across the nation access capital, create jobs, and grow, especially in underserved communities." Kamala Harris
May 11, 2021 Yarmuth Announces More Than $71 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Louisville Colleges, Universities, and Students Miguel Cardona, ...
May 5, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on His Administration's Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Pres. Joe Biden
April 30, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Progress Made During the First 100 Days in Office Kamala Harris
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "100 days ago, America's house was on fire. We had to act, so we: - Passed the American Rescue Plan - Administered over 200 million shots - Sent over 160 million relief checks - Delivered food and rental assistance to millions - Provided small business loans" Pres. Joe Biden
March 11, 2021 Bill Signing: H.R. 1319 Pres. Joe Biden
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "About 2.5 million women have been forced out of the workforce during the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan provides relief to women and families with $1,400 payments, a $3,000 child tax credit, and funding to safely reopen schools and child care. It's time for the Senate to act." Kamala Harris
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Small businesses need relief, but many were muscled out of the way by big companies last year. That's why starting today, we're opening an exclusive 14-day loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. Learn more: http://sba.gov" Pres. Joe Biden
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of small businesses -- especially those owned by women and people of color -- are struggling to keep their doors open. Today, our Administration announced key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program that will help get relief to more small businesses across the country." Kamala Harris
Feb. 16, 2021 Remarks by President Biden in a CNN Town Hall with Anderson Cooper Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Families and businesses need our help, now. That's why @POTUS and I are calling on Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan, which: - Gets people vaccinated - Provides resources so that schools can safely reopen - Gets economic relief to individuals - Helps small businesses" Kamala Harris
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, far too many businesses are on the brink of closing their doors due to the crises we face. They need urgent relief -- that's why today, I'll be taking action to support them and their workers." Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today I met with an inspiring group of small business owners. We know that they have been hit hard in this pandemic. That's why @POTUS and I are taking immediate action to help small businesses -- because they power our economy, and they need relief." Kamala Harris
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The President-elect's American Rescue Plan will: - Ramp up a national vaccine program - Safely reopen majority of K-8 schools in his first 100 days - Deliver immediate, direct relief to working families - Support hardest-hit communities & small businesses https://buildbackbetter.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/COVID_Relief-Package-Fact-Sheet.pdf" Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Direct cash payments. Extended unemployment. Rent relief. Food assistance. Aid to small businesses. Keeping essential frontline workers on the job. Those are the key elements of my American Rescue Plan." Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "We need to provide more immediate relief for working families and businesses--now." Kamala Harris
Jan. 8, 2021 Remarks Announcing Labor, Commerce, and SBA Nominations as Prepared for Delivery by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Wilmington, Delaware Kamala Harris
Date Title Politician
Jan. 12, 2024 Statement from President Joe Biden on Early Student Debt Cancellation for Borrowers Enrolled in SAVE Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 22, 2023 Statement from Vice President Harris on Biden-⁠Harris Administration's new SAVE Plan for Student Loan Repayment Kamala Harris
June 22, 2023 Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India in Joint Press Conference Pres.Joe Biden
Feb. 1, 2023 Remarks by President Biden at the White House Competition Council Meeting Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 14, 2023 Tweet - "Our student debt relief plan would allow more than 40 million Americans to breathe easier, getting folks who need it up to $20,000 in relief. Republican officials are standing in the way. This Administration doesn't back down that easy--we're fighting back in the Supreme Court." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Republican officials are throwing up roadblocks in order to prevent middle-class families from getting the student debt relief they need. We are taking our case to the Supreme Court. Today, they announced that they'll hear it in February. We will keep fighting." Pres.Joe Biden
Nov. 22, 2022 Tweet - "I'm confident that our student debt relief plan is legal. But it's on hold because Republican officials want to block it. That's why @SecCardona is extending the payment pause to no later than June 30, 2023, giving the Supreme Court time to hear the case in its current term." Pres.Joe Biden
Nov. 4, 2022 Tweet - "There are 16 million Americans who will have their student debt relief applications approved by the Department of Education by the end of this week. They won't be able to get their relief because Republican officials are standing in the way." Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Republican governors wrote me a letter saying student debt relief only helps the "elite few." Ted Cruz, the great senator from Texas, said it's for slackers who don't deserve relief. Who in the hell do they think they are?" Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "If you have student loan debt, you can apply for relief at http://StudentAid.gov. There are no forms to upload and no special log-in to remember. It takes less than five minutes." Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "The same Republicans in Congress who received hundreds of thousands -- even millions -- of dollars in pandemic relief are doing everything they can to oppose student loan debt relief for working Americans. I don't want to hear it." Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 21, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on Student Loan Forgiveness Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 18, 2022 Tweet - "More than 40 million Americans stand to benefit from our student loan debt relief. Nearly 20 million of them could see their debts canceled. About 90% will go to those making under $75,000 a year. And not a dime will go to those in the top 5% of incomes. Period." Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 17, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on the Student Debt Relief Portal Beta Test Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Like we promised, our student debt plan will provide relief to millions of Americans who need it most. Applications are now open for student debt relief. Apply now: http://StudentAid.gov/DebtRelief" Kamala Harris
Oct. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Folks, apply for student loan debt relief today. No forms. No special log-in. It's available in English and Spanish -- and on desktop and mobile. And it'll take you less than 5 minutes. http://studentaid.gov/debtrelief/apply" Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 17, 2022 Tweet - "I recently announced my Administration's plan to relieve up to $20,000 in student loan debt if you received a Pell Grant and up to $10,000 if you didn't. Today, I'm announcing how working- and middle-class folks can apply for that relief. Go to http://studentaid.gov/debtrelief/apply." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 29, 2022 Tweet - "As a part of my announcement to get relief to Americans with student debt, I'm holding colleges accountable for jacking up costs without delivering value to students. My predecessor looked the other way. My Administration is taking them on." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Like we promised, our Administration is prioritizing the middle class. Nearly 90% of our student loan debt relief goes to borrowers earning less than $75,000 a year." Kamala Harris
Aug. 26, 2022 Tweet - "As many as 43 million borrowers can benefit from my Administration's student loan debt relief plan. Nearly 45% can have their loans fully cancelled. That's 20 million people." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 25, 2022 Remarks by President Biden Announcing Student Loan Debt Relief Plan Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 25, 2022 Tweet - "The burden of student loan debt is especially heavy for Black and Hispanic borrowers who on average have less family wealth to rely on to pay for college. And the pandemic only made things worse. This relief helps to narrow the racial wealth gap and advance racial equity." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday, we put out a plan to bring relief to millions of working and middle-class people with student loans. We're keeping my campaign promise and forgiving up to $10,000 of federal student loan debt for individuals making less than $125,000 a year." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Today, my Administration is meeting my campaign commitment with targeted debt relief to folks from families who need it most. If you received a Pell Grant while in college and make less than $125,000 a year, you are eligible for up to $20,000 in debt reduction." Pres.Joe Biden
June 2, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris on Corinthian Student Loan Forgiveness Kamala Harris
June 2, 2022 Tweet - "Today is a major milestone for students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges. As Attorney General of California, I investigated and successfully sued Corinthian for their predatory practices." Kamala Harris
March 31, 2022 A Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States Pres.Joe Biden
March 30, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris at Greater Washington Inclusive Growth Announcement Kamala Harris
March 1, 2022 Remarks of President Joe Biden -- State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 10, 2021 A Proclamation on Small Business Week, 2021 Pres.Joe Biden
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. Today, we announced $1.25 billion in COVID relief grants for Community Development Financial Institutions, to help small businesses across the nation access capital, create jobs, and grow, especially in underserved communities." Kamala Harris
May 11, 2021 Yarmuth Announces More Than $71 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Louisville Colleges, Universities, and Students Miguel Cardona, ...
May 5, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on His Administration's Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Pres.Joe Biden
April 30, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Progress Made During the First 100 Days in Office Kamala Harris
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "100 days ago, America's house was on fire. We had to act, so we: - Passed the American Rescue Plan - Administered over 200 million shots - Sent over 160 million relief checks - Delivered food and rental assistance to millions - Provided small business loans" Pres.Joe Biden
March 11, 2021 Bill Signing: H.R. 1319 Pres.Joe Biden
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "About 2.5 million women have been forced out of the workforce during the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan provides relief to women and families with $1,400 payments, a $3,000 child tax credit, and funding to safely reopen schools and child care. It's time for the Senate to act." Kamala Harris
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Small businesses need relief, but many were muscled out of the way by big companies last year. That's why starting today, we're opening an exclusive 14-day loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. Learn more: http://sba.gov" Pres.Joe Biden
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of small businesses -- especially those owned by women and people of color -- are struggling to keep their doors open. Today, our Administration announced key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program that will help get relief to more small businesses across the country." Kamala Harris
Feb. 16, 2021 Remarks by President Biden in a CNN Town Hall with Anderson Cooper Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Families and businesses need our help, now. That's why @POTUS and I are calling on Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan, which: - Gets people vaccinated - Provides resources so that schools can safely reopen - Gets economic relief to individuals - Helps small businesses" Kamala Harris
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, far too many businesses are on the brink of closing their doors due to the crises we face. They need urgent relief -- that's why today, I'll be taking action to support them and their workers." Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today I met with an inspiring group of small business owners. We know that they have been hit hard in this pandemic. That's why @POTUS and I are taking immediate action to help small businesses -- because they power our economy, and they need relief." Kamala Harris
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The President-elect's American Rescue Plan will: - Ramp up a national vaccine program - Safely reopen majority of K-8 schools in his first 100 days - Deliver immediate, direct relief to working families - Support hardest-hit communities & small businesses https://buildbackbetter.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/COVID_Relief-Package-Fact-Sheet.pdf" Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Direct cash payments. Extended unemployment. Rent relief. Food assistance. Aid to small businesses. Keeping essential frontline workers on the job. Those are the key elements of my American Rescue Plan." Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "We need to provide more immediate relief for working families and businesses--now." Kamala Harris
Jan. 8, 2021 Remarks Announcing Labor, Commerce, and SBA Nominations as Prepared for Delivery by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Wilmington, Delaware Kamala Harris
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