Federal Friday

Government Funding Update

To date, the House and Senate have not found agreement on legislation to fund the government past the end of the federal fiscal year, September 30th.

In the event of a shutdown, OMB historically has posted agency contingency memos. These contingency memos detail agency operations during the course of a shutdown including what staff and operations would be deemed essential. The White House has noted on the OMB website that “In accordance with  Circular A-11, agency contingency plans for a lapse in appropriations are hosted solely on each agency’s website.”

As Congress continues to debate legislation in the coming days or contingency memos are posted, updates will continue to be shared with campus contacts.

Presidential Proclamation related to the H-1B Visa Program

On September 19, 2025, the White House announced new rules governing the H-1B visa program, effective Sept. 21, 2025.

For more, you may be interested in the following links:

The Universities of Wisconsin continue to review the guidance and clarifications that have been issued. Further information will continue to be shared with relevant stakeholders as appropriate. If there are questions or concerns, please reach out to your university liaison.