| May 13, 2021
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Duckworth Helps Brown, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Hospital-Based Nursing Schools from Potential Funding Clawbacks During Global Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 13, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Partnership For American Jobs Act To Revitalize Job Growth
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 12, 2021
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Tweet - "This is the right decision--it was unnecessarily cruel for the Trump Administration to exclude undocumented and international students from pandemic relief grants. I commend @SecCardona for undoing the disastrous legacy of Betsy DeVos."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2021
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LaHood Retirement Security Bills Advance Out of Ways and Means Committee as Part of SECURE 2.0
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 4, 2021
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Reps. LaHood, Danny Davis Introduce Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 3, 2021
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Slotkin, Peters Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Brown Urge Departments Of Education And Veterans' Affairs To Protect Student Borrowers Harmed By CEHE
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2021
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Peters, Slotkin, Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Durbin, Brown Urge Departments Of Education And Veterans' Affairs To Protect Student Borrowers Harmed By CEHE
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary U.S. Department of Education - Bost Urges U.S. Dept. of Education to Release Report on Student Loan Budgeting Projections
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 30, 2021
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McClain, Peters, Slotkin, Cornyn, Stabenow, Upton, Schneider Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 28, 2021
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Emmer Introduces Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Workforce Training
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 28, 2021
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Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Tom Cole, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Congressman Neguse Advocates for Open Textbooks Funding in Fy2022 Appropriations Legislation
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 24, 2021
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Tweet - "With College Decision Day next week, I wrote to IL educators & principals asking them to warn college-bound students and their families about the risks associated with attending for-profit colleges that are exploiting students & the #COVID19 pandemic to simply make a buck."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2021
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Letter to Illinois Public School Principles - Durbin Urges Illinois Education Professionals To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - After DeVos Delay, Durbin Urges Cardona To Grant Borrower Defense Discharges For Illinois Westwood College Students
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Today I'm asking @SecCardona to work with @KwameRaoul to provide prompt, automatic, group relief to Illinois students who were defrauded by now-defunct #4profit Westwood College."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2021
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Tweet - "Great to discuss pandemic relief for universities & students with the IL chapter of @HACUNews yesterday. I'm also proud to work alongside them to keep fighting for the #DreamAct and comprehensive immigration reform."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2021
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Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 10, 2021
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Schakowsky Votes to Send American Rescue Plan to President Biden's Desk
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 9, 2021
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Foster Introduces Bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Legislation
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 6, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan to Send Urgent Help to Communities and Working Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 6, 2021
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2021
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Duckworth and Durbin Announce Illinois Wins in Covid-19 Relief Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Congressman Cohen, Senator Durbin Reintroduce POST Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Durbin, Cohen: It Is Time For Congress To Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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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
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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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
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Rep. LaHood Announces $237,000 Grant Award for Illinois College to Support New Nursing Program
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Durbin Meets With Illinois Community Colleges To Discuss COVID-19 Relief, Higher Ed Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Resolution Asking President Biden To Cancel Up To $50,000 In Federal Student Loan Debt Immediately
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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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
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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GAO Report Requested By Durbin, Members Highlights Need For Better Oversight Of For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 26, 2021
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Durbin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The Public Service Appreciation Through Loan Forgiveness Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 28, 2020
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Casten's GRADUATE Act Becomes Law
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 23, 2020
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Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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House to Pass Covid-19 Relief, Including Bipartisan Schneider Bills Improving Health Care
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions - Duckworth, Durbin Call for Increased Funding for The Education Workforce Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Rush, Underwood Applaud Department of Education Announcement Extending Student Loan Forbearance
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Act's Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Underwood Successful in Efforts to Extend Student Loan Relief; Applauds Department of Education Announcement Extending Student Loan Forbearance
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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