Education

Im pleased the University of Maryland has received this funding to support nine additional fellowships in the engineering and chemistry programs. These areas of study are critical to boosting American competitiveness and developing a highly-skilled workforce. The Make It In America jobs plan I am leading in Congress makes STEM learning in higher education a priority investment, and I will continue to work with our states higher education institutions so that we can out-educate and out-innovate our competitors and ensure our students have the education and skills needed for well-paying jobs.

The annual Fifth District Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the exceptional talent of Fifth District students. Each and every participant submitted outstanding artwork, and Im pleased to see the dedication and creativity that went into each piece.

I want to thank President Loh for visiting NAS Patuxent River today so that he could see firsthand the talent and world-class capabilities of Pax River. The future of Pax River depends on a highly-skilled workforce, and Im pleased President Loh and NAVAIR leadership could come together today to discuss growing opportunities for partnering on education and research efforts and how we can ensure our students have the education and training so they can find work and we can meet the needs of our local defense community."

I want to congratulate the University of Maryland and St. Marys College of Maryland on being awarded these highly competitive grants that will fund their important work in humanities research and education.

Manufacturing is a bright spot in our economy, and I am committed to strengthening this industry through Democrats Make It In America jobs plan. One component of the Make It In America plan calls for strategic investments that will allow us to out-innovate our competitors, and this grant will help fund research to do just that. By making investments in AGV research, we can help manufacturers become more efficient and reduce costs so that they can expand, create jobs, and remain competitive.

Forty years ago tomorrow, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was enacted to remove barriers to equal opportunity in education and school athletics. This was a milestone that enabled the achievements of the tens of millions of American women who have since participated in the full range of educational and athletic opportunities this country has to offer.

Im pleased the College of Southern Maryland has received this critical funding so that we can intervene to keep juvenile offenders from reoffending and help reconnect them with their community. This project will help ensure these young adults have the education and skills needed to be successful, as well as benefit our community and help local businesses grow and expand as they hire trained workers.

With e-government services rapidly expanding, we have an important opportunity to make government more open, transparent, and accessible to the American people. This grant will ensure our students have the education and skills necessary to understand the nature of government information, manage its online presence, and help us better serve the publics needs.

I'd like to thank these extraordinary teachers and principals for their hard work and dedication to our students. Maryland ishome to the best schools in the nation, and we have exemplary educators like these teachers and principals honored today to thank. I urge all Marylanders to join me in recognizing their contributions to our community, and helping to ensure they have the tools and resources they deserve.

Im pleased I could join The Diamondbacks editorial board today to discuss the impact on millions of students and their families if Congress fails to extendlower interest rates on student loans. Democrats are committed to making higher education more accessible and affordable, and are focused on addressing this issue. I hope Republicans will work with us on an acceptable bill to keep rates low for students in Maryland and across the country.