Issues / Issue · Aug 3 – Oct 30, 2026
Members of Congress are responding to Trump administration education policy changes and announcing funding for schools. Democrats are opposing new rules on Head Start English-only requirements and challenging the termination of $104 million in NSF minority STEM programs, while Republicans are promoting an Education Freedom Tax Credit and announcing school funding. Members announced approximately $3.9 million in education-related grants and funding.
AI summary of the releases below · Nov 3, 2026
| Action type | Wk ofAug 211 | Wk ofAug 98 | Wk ofAug 1611 | Wk ofAug 237 | Wk ofAug 3017 | Wk ofSep 66 | Wk ofSep 1317 | Wk ofSep 2033 | Wk ofSep 2714 | Wk ofOct 413 | Wk ofOct 1119 | Wk ofOct 1810 | Wk ofOct 2510 | Total |
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| Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 33 | |||||||||||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 1 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 1 | |||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 12 | |||||||||||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 14 | |||||||||||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | +4 | 50 | ||||||||||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | +3 | 53 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 6 |
Actions each member took in this window
Actions by members from each state, split by party. A joint release counts once for each member on it.
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Led Minnesota Republicans urging Governor Walz to opt into federal Education Freedom Tax Credit.
Opposed Trump administration rule requiring Head Start programs to be English-only.
Opposed Trump administration rule requiring Head Start programs to be English-only.
Led colleagues in letter challenging Trump administration's 255-character rule for school funding requests.
Led letter urging Trump administration to reverse termination of NSF minority STEM programs.
↳ Minority-Serving Institution Funding Reallocation · Release ↗
Sent letter to DOJ urging reinstatement of three NSF STEM programs for underrepresented minorities.
↳ Minority-Serving Institution Funding Reallocation · Release ↗
DAdams NC $104M
Led letter to DOJ opposing termination of three NSF minority STEM programs worth $104 million.
↳ Minority-Serving Institution Funding Reallocation · Release ↗
RCapito WV $15M
Secured $15 million for Marshall University medical school simulation center.
Introduced bill to fund high-quality civic education and service learning in K-12 schools.
Urged FCC to withdraw proposal to eliminate or limit E-Rate broadband program for schools and libraries.
RCapito WV $15M
Secured $15 million for West Virginia University School of Dentistry renovations.
Called on Washington governor to adopt Education Freedom Tax Credit program.
Introduced bipartisan bill to improve child literacy outcomes through hiring reading specialists.
Announced support from free-market organizations for PARITY Act repealing higher education 90/10 rule.
Criticized Trump administration's national school voucher scheme and supported repeal legislation.
Pressed Trump administration on illegal reallocation of funding from Minority-Serving Institutions.
Hosted roundtable with Treasury Secretary on education and adoption tax credits in Ohio.
RHarris MD $1M
Secured $1 million in federal funding for University of Maryland Eastern Shore's new veterinary school.
Led colleagues in letter demanding FCC withdraw proposal to eliminate E-Rate program.
Led coalition pressing Education Secretary on illegal reallocation of funding from Minority-Serving Institutions.
DMurray WA $125M
Celebrated opening of Agricultural Research Service Plant Sciences Building at WSU after securing $125 million.
Urged HHS to protect Head Start performance standards in proposed federal rule.
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish National American History and Founders Month.
DTokuda HI $70M
Condemned Trump administration's rescission of nearly $70 million in Pacific studies funding at UH Mānoa.
Sanders and 189 colleagues demanded RFK withdraw proposal to dismantle Head Start program standards.
Joined 189 members demanding HHS withdraw proposal to eliminate Head Start quality standards.
Joined 190 colleagues urging HHS to withdraw proposed rule weakening Head Start program standards.
Sent bipartisan letter opposing proposed Head Start rule changes affecting Northern California.
Opposed Trump administration's proposed overhaul of Head Start program standards.
Cosponsored bipartisan bills to improve student nutrition and support specialty crop growers.
Secured $1,031,000 in federal funding for STEM education expansion in San Juan schools.
DAguilar CA $4.9M
Announced $4.9 million in grants for childcare and STEM/healthcare programs at Cal State San Bernardino.
DScott VA, DLeger Fernandez NM
Introduced bill to make community college tuition-free for eligible students.
Senate passed Lummis-Barrasso bill modernizing Wyoming school trust fund investment rules.
Introduced America's College Promise Act to make community college tuition-free for eligible students.
Introduced bipartisan bill to extend Secure Rural Schools funding for three years.
Introduced bipartisan bill eliminating $35,000 lifetime cap on 529 education savings rollovers.
Reintroduced the Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act to increase Pell Grant access for students with disabilities.
DKaptur OH $280K
Announced $280,000 federal investment in Owens Community College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center.
DThompson MS $992K
Announced $992,477 in federal TRIO Talent Search funding for three Mississippi HBCUs.
DHernández Rivera PR $27.2M
Announced $27.2 million in federal Head Start funding for Puerto Rico early childhood programs.
Submitted comment opposing proposed rule weakening Head Start program requirements.
Called on New Orleans school officials to keep L.B. Landry High School open and secure its future.
Led 26 senators opposing Education Department rule allowing political defunding of school grants.
DKaptur OH $5.1M
Secured $5.1 million federal grant for Defiance Head Start building renovations.
DPadilla CA, DTorres CA $1B
Introduced bill establishing $1 billion grant program for college student basic needs assistance.
DUnderwood IL $6M
Announced $6 million in federal funding for childcare, nursing education, substance abuse treatment and flood prevention.
Introduced bill to cover college costs for children of educators, first responders, social workers.
DHernández Rivera PR $11.8M
Announced $11.8 million in federal funding for Puerto Rico colleges and universities.
RGriffith VA $2M
Announced $2 million grant to Ferrum College for student support.
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to provide tax relief for AmeriCorps volunteers on education awards.
Introduced bill to establish emergency grants for students facing financial hardship.
Introduced bill to provide grants for college students' basic needs including food and housing.
RHarris MD $2.1M
Announced $2.1 million in federal funding for University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
DLofgren CA $250K
Secured $250,000 for Hartnell College's Child Development Center renovations and safety upgrades.
RFleischmann TN $2.5M
Secured $2.5 million for Tennessee Wesleyan University health science and STEM programs.
DHirono HI $51B
Held forum examining how national private school voucher program diverts $51 billion annually from public schools.
RBresnahan PA $248K
Announced $248,247 in federal funding for Head Start programs in two Pennsylvania counties.
Co-sponsored bill to expand Head Start early education program in Puerto Rico.
Reintroduced Equity in Research Act to fund NSF grants for under-resourced institutions.
Joined Democratic Women's Caucus letter demanding HHS Secretary withdraw plan to gut Head Start standards.
DVindman VA $680K
Announced over $680,000 in federal funding for Head Start programs in Virginia.
Introduced three bills to support English language learners, families, and educators.
Opposed federal proposal to weaken Head Start quality standards affecting 40,000 New York children.
Called on HHS to withdraw proposed rule slashing Head Start Program Performance Standards by 90%.
Reintroduced legislation to expand federal support for magnet schools nationwide.
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to fund education research and development center.
Introduced comprehensive legislation to modernize K-12 education system and address pandemic effects.
Led bicameral effort to expand Federal Scholarship Tax Credit and educational opportunities.
Pressed Education Secretary to maintain dedicated leadership for students with disabilities.
Introduced Debt-Free College Act to reduce college costs and provide states matching grants for affordable higher education.
Announced bipartisan passage of Science of Reading Act to improve elementary reading outcomes.
Supported the Science of Reading Act to align federal literacy funding with evidence-based instruction.
Spoke in support of the Science of Reading Act, emphasizing evidence-based literacy instruction methods.
Joined letter opposing Trump administration's proposed rollback of Head Start program standards.
Released a four-pillar plan to reform and strengthen America's public education system.
Criticized Trump administration plans to dismantle the Department of Education and reduce federal school funding.
Sent letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy urging withdrawal of proposed Head Start funding cuts.
DThompson MS $1.3M
Announced more than $1.3 million in federal grants for Delta State University.
Attended grand opening of University of Arizona's new Wildcat Welcome Center.
RDe La Cruz TX $225M
Visited Head Start program and announced $225 million in funding for Head Start programs nationwide.
Released four-pillar plan to reform and strengthen America's public education system.
DCuellar TX $2.8M
Announced $2.7 million in Title I federal funding for Zapata County schools.
Toured Wisconsin communities criticizing Trump administration attacks on Head Start program.
Introduced bipartisan bill protecting Education Department offices and programs from transfer to other agencies.
Led bipartisan effort to introduce bill creating matched-savings program for higher education.
Led letter opposing Education Department's rescission of career and technical education discrimination guidelines.
DTrahan MA $2M
Announced $2 million in federal funding for three community colleges in Massachusetts.
Criticized Trump administration plan to eliminate Head Start regulations affecting Illinois families.
Opposed bill requiring universities to pledge loyalty to Israel or lose federal student aid.
↳ Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act · Release (2 members) ↗
Supported bipartisan bill to combat anti-Semitic boycotts of Israel on campuses.
↳ Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act · Release (2 members) ↗
DFields LA $1.8M
Announced $1.8 million federal funding for Northwestern State University equipment expansion.
DSchatz HI $29.7M
Announced $29.7 million in federal funding for Native Hawaiian Education Program.
DGonzalez TX $161.3M
Announced $161.3 million in Title I education funding for South Texas schools.
RFleischmann TN $3M
Secured $3 million in federal funding for UTC's Translational Research Program.
Included Congressional Budget Office cost estimate for Stop the Sexualization of Children Act.
Included Congressional Budget Office cost estimate for H.R. 4795, Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act.
Led colleagues in demanding NIH restore pediatric research funding cut by Trump administration.
Visited Bluefield State University to support HBCU Arts Act and IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act.
Demanded USDA action to protect free school meals as SNAP cuts take effect.
RHarshbarger TN $2M
Announced nearly $2 million in federal TRIO funding for East Tennessee educational programs.
DThompson MS $827K
Announced $827,400 in federal education grants for Mississippi universities.
DDavids KS $1.9M
Announced $1.9 million federal grant for Olathe Head Start early education programs.
DLarson CT $10M
Announced $10 million federal grant for early literacy intervention in Connecticut schools.
DThompson CA $850K
Secured $850,000 for Winters Joint Unified School District agriculture education site modernization.
RCapito WV $15M
Secured $15 million for WVU School of Dentistry renovations and equipment.
Led House members in opposing Education Department's rollback of civil rights protections under Title VI.
DHayes CT, DLandsman OH $36B
Introduced bill to triple Head Start funding to $36 billion over six years.
DHernández Rivera PR $61.5M
Announced $61.5 million in federal Head Start funding for Puerto Rico programs.
RKing-Hinds MP $200K
Announced $200,000 federal grant to Joeten Kiyu Public Library for family literacy program.
Attended ceremony inducting fifth cohort of UOP College Corps volunteer program.
Introduced bill to increase federal education scholarship tax credit by indexing to inflation.
Toured Head Start site and criticized Trump administration proposals to roll back the program.
DBlunt Rochester DE, DMarkey MA
Joined letter demanding Education Department withdraw rule eliminating Equity Assistance Centers.
RWittman VA $1.1M
Secured $1.15 million in community project funding for William & Mary research facilities.
DMurray WA, DBaldwin WI, DLuján NM $12.35B
Criticized Trump administration's proposed rule and impoundment of Head Start funds.
Held press conference opposing Trump administration's proposed rule gutting Head Start program standards.
Discussed problems with for-profit colleges and their impact on students seeking law enforcement careers.
RMurkowski AK $41.3M
Announced $41.3 million in Alaska Native Education Program continuation grants.
Introduced bipartisan READ Act to address literacy crisis using science-based reading instruction.
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen literacy education using science of reading instruction.
Introduced two bills providing tax relief for families and increasing educator classroom expense deductions.
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring science of reading reforms and accountability for literacy funding.
Introduced bill to ensure American-grown food is served in school meals.
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