Federal Friday
- Cornell University: An agreement to restore Cornell’s federal research funding
- House Judiciary Committee: Report: Illegal Racial Discrimination in Faculty Hiring at George Mason University Under the Direction of President Gregory Washington
- House Select Committee on the CCP: Moolenaar to Columbia University: Cut Ties with CCP-backed Exchange Programs
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Releases Seven Priorities Under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Celebrates Senate Confirmations for Additional Education Leadership
Government Funding Updates
On November 10, the Senate agreed to H.R.5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act of 2026 by a vote of 60-40. The legislation was agreed to in the House on November 12, by a vote of 222-209 and signed into law by President Trump that evening. This legislation has the effect of opening the government. It also funds the Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs programs through the duration of FY26, and funds the remaining federal agencies and appropriations bills through January 30, 2026.
Given the duration of the shutdown, there may continue to be delays and impacts as agencies resume normal operations. Please continue to elevate any impacts to your university liaison.
As Congress begins work to fund several federal agencies – including the Department of Education – beyond January 30, 2026, the Universities of Wisconsin will remain engaged with our Congressional delegation, national associations, and others on matters of importance to our universities. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.