Federal Friday
- Department of Education: S. Department of Education Announces Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge Semifinalists
- Department of Education: Fact Sheet: The Trump Administration Is Simplifying Student Loan Repayment
- Wisconsin Department of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and Coalition Secure Summary Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful $100k Fee for H-1B
- Department of Justice: Justice Department Finds University of California Davis Medical School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions
- Department of Education: U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Issues Statement on Passage of the ‘No Aid for Ghost Students Act’
- Wisconsin Department of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful New Federal Contractor Terms
House Appropriations Committee Update
On June 9, the House Appropriations Committee marked up the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill. The bill was approved via a vote of 34-28 and can now be considered on the House Floor.
The House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Appropriators will continue to work to advance FY27 legislation in advance of the end of the federal fiscal year, September 30th.
Political Activity Guidance Reminder
As a reminder, as uncertainty continues around the federal landscape, Universities of Wisconsin employees should be mindful of political activity and public advocacy guidelines.
Activities such as sharing a petition or contacting a legislator for political purposes using your university email address or state resources to engage in political campaign activities at any time or engaging in political activities during work time are prohibited.
In your capacity as private citizens, on non-work time, and without use of university resources (including the use of university email addresses) employees may circulate or sign a petition or letter of support advocating for public policy or a political candidate. However, if using your name and official title, it should be made clear that an individual’s endorsement indicates neither support nor endorsement by the university of a particular policy position or candidate, and that you are acting solely in your role as a private citizen.
For more information, you can read the Guidance on Political Activities Frequently Asked Questions document. Importantly, these FAQs should be treated as general guidelines and not legal advice.
Please direct specific questions regarding political campaign issues to the Office of General Counsel or your university’s Office of Legal Affairs.