Recent Federal Actions
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Finds George Mason University Has Violated Title VI
- White House: Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education, Federal Partners Issue Guidance to Help Colleges and Universities Mitigate Foreign Threats to Research
- National Counterintelligence and Security Center: Safeguarding Our Future
- Committee on Education and Workforce: Chairman Walberg Investigates Antisemitism at University of Illinois, UCSF, and UCLA Medical Schools
- Department of Education: U.S. Secretary of Education Confirms On Time Launch of the 2026–27 FAFSA Form
- Department of Homeland Security: Trump Administration Proposes New Rule to End Foreign Student Visa Abuse
- Departments of Health and Human Services and Education: Secretaries Kennedy, McMahon Demand Comprehensive Nutrition Education Reforms
- White House: Use of Appropriated Funds for Illegal Lobbying and Partisan Political Activity by Federal Grantees
Message from President Rothman
As was included in last week’s newsletter, this message from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman provides updates on work occurring over the summer related to several federal issues. As the fall semester begins, further updates will be shared via appropriate campus channels and through the Universities of Wisconsin Federal Updates webpage.
Update on the Congressional Calendar
Both the House of Representatives and Senate will return to Washington D.C. following the Labor Day holiday for legislative business. A full list of expected votes can be found on the respective websites for the House of Representatives and the Senate as they are announced, and committee activity for both chambers can be monitored at both https://www.house.gov/ and https://www.senate.gov/.