Every North Carolinian deserves the chance to get an outstanding education. We are extremely fortunate that Wake County is home to world-class universities, community colleges, HBCUs, and K-12 schools that are molding young minds and helping to prepare the next generation of leaders. I’ve been fighting in Congress for greater investment in our students, teachers, and institutions – from early childhood education to college to workforce development programs – so that all of our people are equipped to pursue the American Dream.
During my first term, I introduced several pieces of legislation to help alleviate the burden of student loan debt. Students should not be punished for seeking an education, but unfortunately, college debt continues to hold many of our young people back, preventing them from purchasing a first home or starting a new business. I am committed to making higher education more affordable for North Carolina students.
I continue to focus on securing direct funding for education initiatives in Wake County. In my first two years in Congress, I was proud to deliver federal support for Wake Tech’s Reach Program for first-generation and Latino students, Wake Tech’s electric vehicle technician training program, Saint Augustine’s University’s Public Health Education Center, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Education Center at Prairie Ridge.
Education unlocks opportunity. I will always fight for Wake County students, teachers, and an education system where everyone can succeed.
More on Education
July 2023
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| 7/12/23 | Congresswomen Ross, Stevens, Adams, and Williams Introduce Legislation to Deliver Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers |
June 2023
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| 6/29/23 | Congresswoman Ross Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to End Affirmative Action |
February 2023
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| 2/7/23 | House Passes Representatives Ross, Carey Legislation to Protect Energy Infrastructure Amid Growing Cybersecurity Threats |
January 2023
| Date | Title |
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| 1/11/23 | Representatives Ross, Carey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Energy Infrastructure Amid Growing Cybersecurity Threats |
December 2022
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| 12/2/22 | Ross Joins Casey, Hirono, Hayes, Dingell in Introducing Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Sexual Harassment, Discrimination in Education |
November 2022
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| 11/22/22 | Congresswoman Ross, NSF Director Panchanathan, Wake Tech Highlight Millions in Federal Funding for Wake County Universities and Community Colleges |
July 2022
| Date | Title |
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| 7/27/22 | House Passes Representatives Ross, Carey Legislation to Protect Energy Infrastructure Amid Growing Cybersecurity Threats |
March 2022