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Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) opposed the House Majority’s partisan budget proposal that would hurt middle- and low-income families and put the American Dream further out of reach. The budget proposal approved by the House on a strictly party-line vote contains dramatic cuts in education, infrastructure and medical research. “A budget is supposed to represent our nation’s priorities, and sadly this budget doesn’t even come close,” said Rep. Davis. “If fully realized, this budget would have ... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) became an original cosponsor of the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act to allow borrowers with high interest rates on their existing student loans in both the public and private markets to refinance these existing loans to lower interest rates. This would make these existing loans in line with policies available to new student loan borrowers. “A college degree is supposed to be a pathway to the American Dream,” said Davis, a senior member of ... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) supported a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule making the workplace election process more fair, efficient and modern. Davis voted against an effort in the House to undo the ruling. “The NLRB ruling is a modest update to the union election process and standardizes practices that have already been in place in some regions,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. “Workers deserve a fair chance to have a vot... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) introduced legislation in the House to establish an independent advocate on campus for sexual assault survivors. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced the Senate bill last week. The Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act requires higher education institutions receiving federal assistance to create an Independent Advocate for Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Response. “The S.O.S. Campus Act will create a critical resource for sexual assault survivo... Read more

CHULA VISTA – Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) hosted a financial aid workshop for students at Eastlake High School who are looking to head off to college soon. A representative from the Department of Education spoke on how to apply for federal financial aid, how to accept financial aid packages, and the best way to repay student loans after graduation. “It’s inspiring to see so many students at the workshop for some free advice on how to get the most of their student loans,” said Davis, a seni... Read more

When President Obama announced his Student Bill of Rights this week it contained language from a bill by Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53). Davis’s bill helps borrowers pay down their student loans faster by directing extra payments go toward the principal and not toward the interest. “I was pleased to see the President include my bill and provide some relief to borrowers as part of his effort to help those who have taken out student loans,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) led a letter of her House colleagues urging passage of a California state bill to stop the ivory and rhino horn trades. Introduced by Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, AB 96 would prohibit the sale, purchase or possession of ivory and rhino horns. “I applaud Assembly Speaker Atkins for offering this bill to help put a stop to these cruel and barbaric trade practices,” said Davis. “She has the support of members in the House and I hope AB 96 is enacted swiftly. Work... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) introduced legislation to eliminate all administrative fees on federal student loans, which would save students over $1.5 billion per year. “The debt saddling students when they leave college hurts not only the student but impacts our economy,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. “Massive student debt makes it harder for graduates to buy a home or maybe venture out on a new startup. Federal student loans are ... Read more

The U.S. House passed an amendment offered by U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) to ensure funds dedicated to principal improvement are used as intended. As originally drafted, the bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (H.R. 5) did not provide a clear definition of a school principal. Davis’s amendment clarifies that definition. “My amendment removes the ambiguity in the bill, by making clear that the definition of ‘school leader’ should apply, as it was originally int... Read more

Today, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.) have put forward a key legislative proposal to help struggling schools by making key investments in the recruitment and training of effective principals. TheSchool Principal Recruitment and Training Act would create a new competitive grant program to recruit, support, and prepare aspiring and current principals to lead high-need schools. According to University of Minnesota research, school leadersh... Read more