News List

  • Gerlach Congratulates Congressional Art Competition Winners
    May 18, 2009  - Coatesville Area High School students captured the first and second-place awards in this year's Congressional Art Competition. Katherine Frank took home the top honor for her painting "Summer on the Brandywine." Thousands of visitors to the U.S. Capitol will see Katherine's acrylic painting, which w... More
  • Gerlach Votes To Help Students Pay for College
    Apr 21, 2008  - College students and their parents worried about paying tuition received some good news on Thursday when Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-6th District) voted for a bill aimed at making sure student loans are available this fall. The Ensuring Continued Access to Student received bipartisan support and pas... More
  • Gerlach, Montgomery County Community College President Announce Funding for Expansion
    Mar 27, 2008  - Congressman Jim Gerlach, PA-6th District, joined Montgomery County Community College officials Thursday in announcing $100,000 in funding for the second phase of expansion at the west campus. “This money will allow the college to continue providing quality education and training that prepares studen... More
  • Gerlach Supports Historic Increases in Pell Grants, Financial Aid for College Students
    Jul 12, 2007  - Rep. Jim Gerlach today voted for sweeping legislation that would help low-income families afford the rising costs of college tuition, as well as decrease interest rates on federally subsidized loans to all borrowers. “A quality education is a vital tool that everyone should have access to, and this ... More
  • Gerlach Votes to Expand Access to Higher Education
    Mar 30, 2006  - Rep. Jim Gerlach joined in voting today to expand access to higher education for lower income students. The House overwhelmingly approved H.R. 609, the College Access and Opportunity Act, by a 221-199 vote. “It’s vital to our nation’s long-term success and improvement to give every student, regardle... More
  • Gerlach Continues Support of Head Start
    Sep 22, 2005  - Rep. Jim Gerlach issued the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 2123, the School Readiness Act of 2005: “A quality and equal education for all of our children is imperative if America is to remain competitive with the growing nations of the world,” Rep. Gerlach said. “The Head Star... More
  • House Reauthorizes Important Education Legislation
    May 4, 2005  - The U.S. House of Representatives today gave bipartisan approval to legislation that will help states and local communities improve vocational and technical education and enhance opportunities for students. Rep. Jim Gerlach was one of 416 House Members to vote on Wednesday in favor of H.R. 366, the ... More
  • MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECEIVES $250,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING
    Dec 17, 2004  - Joined by state and local officials, Rep. Jim Gerlach announced today that Montgomery County Community College had been allocated $250,000 in the FY ’05 Omnibus appropriations bill to assist in the college’s planned expansion project. “This is a great occasion for Montgomery County Community College... More
  • Harcum College receives $500,000 for new equipment and curriculum
    Feb 5, 2004  - Surrounded by students and faculty members in the rotunda of the school library, Rep. Jim Gerlach presented Harcum College with a $500,000 grant Thursday afternoon. The college will use the money to build professional laboratories, purchase improved training resources and expand its computer service... More