In a progressive push-back to the Trump administration's right-wing agenda—and amid rising inequality—Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday unveiled their legislative plan for tuition-free public colleges to lift the burden of "crushing debt."

In a Facebook post, Jayapal said the College for All legislation was necessary "to give our young people a future, reduce wealth inequality, and grow our economy."

At an afternoon press conference introducing their proposal—which is also backed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Rep. Rick Nolan (D-Minn.)—Jayapal said, "This bill is not rocket science," and reiterated Warren's comment that "it's ridiculous that we're profiting off of student loans."

"I like to say that this bill creates a new normal. There's nothing normal about graduating with massive student debt," she added.

Funded by the so-called Robin Hood Tax, the legislation would make community college free for all students, and would make public colleges and universities free for students of families who make up to $125,000 a year. It is similar to legislation unveiled by Sanders and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in that state earlier this year.

Watch the press conference below:

In a series of tweets Jayapal, Sanders, and College for All supporters outlined how the legislation would work and why it's so necessary:

Here is what the #CollegeForAll Act does and how it works. Share if you want to see this legislation passed. pic.twitter.com/2LcHPUXS27 — Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 3, 2017

The #CollegeForAll Act renews our compact with our young people. It revives the American Dream and restores promises that have been broken. pic.twitter.com/PgAhV25qm9 SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Never Miss a Beat. Get our best delivered to your inbox.





— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 3, 2017

In the 21st century, a public education system that goes from kindergarten through high school is no longer good enough. #CollegeforAll pic.twitter.com/x89DRICfFI — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) April 3, 2017

In support of the #RobinHoodTax #CollegeforAll Act, Caitlyn Thomas, RN, “I am not alone. There are tens of millions of people just like me: pic.twitter.com/EaGCBkYt3s — Robin Hood Tax (@RobinHoodTax) April 3, 2017

Over the next decade, the federal government is projected to make over $70 billion in profits off of student loan programs. #CollegeforAll — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) April 3, 2017

Student debt has grown about 500% since 1999. Five hundred percent. Incomes for anyone but the richest have not kept pace. #CollegeForAll pic.twitter.com/ZUedxiMEwe — Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 3, 2017

In the richest country in the history of the world, higher education should be a right for all. Not a privilege for the few. #CollegeforAll — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) April 3, 2017

.@keithellison for #CollegeForAll: "We have to speak truth to power. This is our moment to truly bring liberty and justice for all" #resist pic.twitter.com/MxmjMVXjLT — RoseAnn DeMoro (@RoseAnnDeMoro) April 3, 2017

See these and more tweets from Twitter users using the hashtag #CollegeForAll: #CollegeForAll Tweets