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Jan. 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 23, 2020 Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 22, 2020 Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 10, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Duckworth Meets with Rock Island-Milan School Superintendent to Discuss Digital Equity and The Impact of Covid-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 23, 2020 Reps. García (IL), Garcia (TX), Watson Coleman, Mfume Introduce Legislation to Help Keep Schools Safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 18, 2020 Casten, Frankel, Lawrence Introduce Bill to Protect K-12 Students from Sexual Harassment and Assault Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Reopening Schools Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 16, 2020 Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rose DeLauro, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations and the Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Rep. Williams Urges Relief for Federally Impacted School Districts During COVID-19 Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 1, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Rebuild America's Infrastructure Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 19, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the Department of Education - Hayes Leads Connecticut Delegation Members And 22 House Democrats In Defending Connecticut's Gender-Inclusive Athletic Policy Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 9, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $13 Million for Chicago Area Head Start Programs Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Tlaib, Hayes, and Pressley Lead 100-Plus Members of Congress in Historic $305 Billion Funding Push for K-12 Schools Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth, Durbin and Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee - Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Bipartisan Calls for Additional Funding for School Districts on Federal Land in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader; Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Majority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representative TJ Cox Leads Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Invest in Rural Stem Education Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mark Schultz, Department of Education Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - As Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Cantwell, Senate Democrats Relay Concerns for Children with Disabilities to Department of Education Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 11, 2020 Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 3, 2020 Improving Security on School Grounds Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020 Public Schools Week and the President's Budget Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bennet, Gardner Call on Federal Government to Expand Analysis of K-12 Education Spending in New Study Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.2 Million for Stem Education on Chicago's South Side Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 30, 2019 Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 10, 2019 Bost Announces School Safety Grants Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 4, 2019 Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students Rep. Darin LaHood
Date Title Politician
Jan. 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 23, 2020 Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 22, 2020 Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 10, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Duckworth Meets with Rock Island-Milan School Superintendent to Discuss Digital Equity and The Impact of Covid-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 23, 2020 Reps. García (IL), Garcia (TX), Watson Coleman, Mfume Introduce Legislation to Help Keep Schools Safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 18, 2020 Casten, Frankel, Lawrence Introduce Bill to Protect K-12 Students from Sexual Harassment and Assault Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Reopening Schools Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 16, 2020 Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rose DeLauro, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations and the Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Rep. Williams Urges Relief for Federally Impacted School Districts During COVID-19 Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 1, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Rebuild America's Infrastructure Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 19, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the Department of Education - Hayes Leads Connecticut Delegation Members And 22 House Democrats In Defending Connecticut's Gender-Inclusive Athletic Policy Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 9, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $13 Million for Chicago Area Head Start Programs Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Tlaib, Hayes, and Pressley Lead 100-Plus Members of Congress in Historic $305 Billion Funding Push for K-12 Schools Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth, Durbin and Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee - Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Bipartisan Calls for Additional Funding for School Districts on Federal Land in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader; Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Majority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representative TJ Cox Leads Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Invest in Rural Stem Education Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mark Schultz, Department of Education Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - As Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Cantwell, Senate Democrats Relay Concerns for Children with Disabilities to Department of Education Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 11, 2020 Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 3, 2020 Improving Security on School Grounds Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020 Public Schools Week and the President's Budget Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bennet, Gardner Call on Federal Government to Expand Analysis of K-12 Education Spending in New Study Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.2 Million for Stem Education on Chicago's South Side Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 30, 2019 Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 10, 2019 Bost Announces School Safety Grants Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 4, 2019 Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students Rep.Darin LaHood
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