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February 13, 2019

(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Congressman Jim Banks, (R-IN) reintroduced The Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act, HR 1161. The bill modernizes the Department of Education's (ED) Plain Language Disclosure Form making the form simpler for student loan borrowers to understand before signing an agreement.

Issues:Education
December 19, 2018

(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II condemns the recently released Federal School Safety Commission Report. The Trump administration's report is a NRA-backed proposal which recommends arming teachers instead of focusing on making schools safer.

September 14, 2018
EC from DC

One of the Superintendents in my district contacted me a while back to help him with an issue. At least 250 students in the Kansas City Public School District had signed on to be a part of the mentorship program. These kids and their families wanted a mentor in their lives.

Issues:CommunityEducation
August 10, 2018
EC from DC

I recently had the opportunity to speak to educators to kick off the start of a new school year in the Kansas City Public School District. I know the value of educators and those who give their all to help children.

Issues:Education
December 18, 2017

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) sent letters to the CEO's of the four largest student loan servicers - Navient, Nelnet, Great Lakes and FedLoan Servicing - urging them to address consumercomplaints about inadequate servicing, poor record-keeping, and steering borrowers into costly repayment plans.

Issues:Education
November 3, 2017
EC from DC

It was a small request to ask but it could have enormous results. This week, amidst the talk of indictments and tax plans, I called for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate an area that affects nearly 44 million Americans. It is the reason why so many people are inundated with evening phone calls from collectors.

Issues:Education
November 2, 2017

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA) today called on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the Department of Education's student loan services and industry practices.

Issues:Education