Education

The rate is scheduled to double this Monday, July 1st, during a week the House Republican leadership has sent Congress home for vacation.

“The bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill that passed the Senate today is far from perfect, but it is a tough compromise that brings us a lot closer to a rational immigration policy in America."

Deadly flooding, super storms, and droughts are just a few of the dire consequences that climate change is bringing to America and the rest of the world. UC Davis is conducting vitally important research to rise to the challenge of climate change by studying its effect on agriculture and our water system, and what we can do about it. Dr. Sperling at their Institute of Transportation Studies has produced monumental work in clean transportation, hydrogen fuel infrastructure, and research on how we can achieve a 100% renewable energy economy.

The relaunch of HealthCare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov and the toll-free call center 1-800-318-2596 will help Americans who are looking for health coverage prepare for open enrollment and ultimately sign up for private health insurance.

"In just one week, hard working students at UC Davis, Solano Community College, Yuba College, and schools across the country will be kicked down a rung unless Congress acts to prevent Stafford Student Loan Rates from doubling. For that reason, I have called for legislation freezing the current rate to be brought to the floor. Congress should not adjourn until we stop this senseless rate hike."

"We need a new Farm Bill. While today’s vote was a step back in that process, I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to produce a Farm Bill that would strengthen our agricultural economy, combat hunger, and be signed into law"

“If Congress fails to stop the Stafford loan rate from doubling by July 1st, it will take money out of the pockets of working families and students, including 11,000 students at UC Davis."

The Congressman spoke on the House floor to highlight a program created by EDF Renewable Energy at Rio Vista High School for job training in the wind energy, solar power, and hydrogen fuel cells industry.