ROBERT MORAN

Support for increased/sustained education funding in general and specific to federal student aid accounts and higher education programmatic accounts within the context of the budget and appropriations bills.

Support for continuing or reinstating many expiring higher education tax provisions including AOTC and Section 127 benefits. Support for excluding from income the amount forgiven on student loans through the Income Based Repayment and Income Contingent Repayment programs.

Teacher education - expressed concerns with elements of the negotiated rulemaking conducted by the Department of Education focused on teacher preparation programs and TEACH Grant. ESEA - Support for improved partnerships between the K-12 and higher education sectors, especially related to teacher preparation and support, within the context of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

H.R. 4057 - Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 2241 - GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act S. 2179 - Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act S. 2206 - GI Educational Freedom Act Expressed concerns with the requirements of these measures with respect to unavailability of data and highlighting the current data that institutions currently do report, as well as the federal government intrusion into academic affairs.

Support for continuing or reinstating many expiring higher education tax provisions including AOTC and Section 127 benefits. Support for excluding from income the amount forgiven on student loans through the Income Based Repayment and Income Contingent Repayment programs.

S. 3244: Understanding the True Cost of College Act - Discussion and expression of concerns regarding the complexities of tuition and costs, especially at a public institution. Shared concerns and current burden of meeting federal reporting burden and the effect of increasing that burden. Discussion and concerns about President Obama's proposed reforms to the campus based aid programs focused on tuition sensitivity, quality, and serving the low-income. Teacher education - Shared concerns with elements of the negotiated rulemaking process conducted by the Department of Education around teacher preparation and the TEACH Grant. ESEA - Support for improved partnerships between the K-12 and higher education sectors, especially related to teacher preparation and support, within the context of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Support for increased/sustained education funding in general and specific to federal student aid accounts and higher education programmatic accounts within the context of the budget and appropriations bills.

Higher education reform and funding provisions contained in President Obama's FY 13 spending request.

- Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act specifically in the areas of teacher preparation, K-12 and higher education partnerships, and data quality and collection

- H.R. 3483: a bill to address inequities to veteran students who pursue post-secondary education as an out-of-state enrollee - S. 2241: a measure designed to provide better transparency and consumer information to veteran students

ESEA reauthorization - GREAT ACT amendment.

- Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits legislation - S. 951 The Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heroes Act which provides transitional assistance and incentives for the hiring of Veterans.

FY 2012 Labor/HHS/ Education Appropriations - Pell Grant funding - Teacher preparation funding, specifically for the Teacher Quality Partnership Program - Funding for other higher education access and preparation programs

Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits legislation

Supporting the exclusion of Title IV Grant awards within the AOTC tax credit calculation. Support for conforming forgiven loan debt after 20 years of payment under an IBR plan with other forgiven student loan debt as non-taxable.

Support for legislation to include private student loans within the context of a bankruptcy agreement/settlement.

Support for the DREAM Act - S. 952 - H.R. 1842

H.R. 1473 - fiscal year 2011 continuing appropriations - Pell Grant funding - Teacher preparation funding, specifically for the Teacher Quality Partnership Program - Funding for other higher education access and preparation programs

Supporting the exclusion of Title IV Grant awards within the AOTC tax credit calculation. Support for conforming forgiven loan debt after 25 years of payment under an IBR plan with other forgiven student loan debt as non-taxable.

Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - Teacher quality and preparation - Higher education partnerships - Data quality and collection

HR 3082 - Continuing Appropriations - Pell Grant funding - Teacher Quality Partnerships - Other student access and preparation programs

Expiring educational tax benefits, including above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, IRA Charitable rollover, AOTC, employer-provided educational assistance benefits, student loan interest deduction, and Coverdell education savings accounts. Tax forgiveness for student loan debt that is forgiven.

Expiring educational tax benefits, including above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, IRA Charitable rollover, AOTC, employer-provided educational assistance benefits, student loan interest deduction, and Coverdell education savings accounts. Tax forgiveness for student loan debt that is forgiven.

Title IV Program integrity issues - Regulations issued by Department of Education

FY '11 Budget and Appropriations - Pell funding - other student access and preparation programs - Rural institution grant funding - Teacher Quality Partnership program funding

Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, specifically in the areas of teacher education and building partnerships.

Appropriations for Pell, rural development grants, TRIO, GEAR-UP

Appropriations for Pell Grants, rural development grants, TRIO, and GEAR-UP

Appropriations for Pell, rural development grants, TRIO, GEAR-UP

Numerous issues related to reconciliation including Pell, Perkins Loans, and the Access and Completion Fund. Appropriations

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Resolution Appropriations