On Wednesday, the Higher Education and Workforce Development subcommittee convened to address the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) debacle. The Biden Administration's mishandling of the new FAFSA implementation has let down our students, and Congress must hold the Department of Education responsible for its errors. These missteps have severe repercussions, particularly for students in WI-06, who rely on financial aid to pursue their education in the upcoming fall semester. 

During the hearing, expert witnesses from various universities highlighted the crucial role of FAFSA data in formulating financial aid packages, especially before the traditional student commitment deadline of May 1st. The lack of accountability in this process has triggered a domino effect, leaving students uncertain about their financial commitments to attend college. Imagine a scenario where a student's aspiration to attend college remains unfulfilled, not due to lack of effort or determination on their part, but because the Department of Education failed to adhere to a consistent plan for releasing the FAFSA application.

Instead of prioritizing its core responsibilities, the administration has diverted time, energy, and resources to its illegal student loan scheme. Ironically, the Department of Education recently claimed its student loan proposal would alleviate the 'anxiety' of affording college.

Students in the 2025-2026 school year deserve a reliable FAFSA process. The Department of Education's top priority should be to rectify the lingering effects of the botched rollout and prevent similar issues in the future. The Department of Education must be held accountable.

During the hearing, I directly questioned Mr. Justin Draeger, President and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, about whether the Biden Administration or anyone at the Department of Education has taken ownership of their mistakes and accepted responsibility for the botched FAFSA rollout.

The annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) presents an opportunity for middle and high school students in the Sixth District to showcase their coding skills on the national stage. Every year, the CAC invites students across the country to submit an app in its annual coding competition.

The winners representing the sixth district of Wisconsin are Malina, Joseph, Roger, and Roland. They created an app called "SmartBus", which offers real-time tracking via Google Routes, allowing parents to access the estimated arrival time and precise location of their children's school bus. 

Congratulations to our winners who came to D.C. this past week to accept their award! 

I had a wonderful Easter breakfast two weeks ago following Sunday Mass at St. Mary's in Lomira!

I had a meeting with members from the American Dental Association. Our discussions revolved around various legislative matters, notably the Action for Dental Health Act, which I wholeheartedly supported with a "yes" vote. Excitingly, it's now headed to the Senate!

I had a meeting with the Alzheimer's Association to discuss the ongoing significance of investing in research. Alzheimer's and dementia impact many Americans and their families, stressing the critical need to support this organization's efforts.

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