The Weekly Update Archive: Fed Friday Updates

September 5, 2025

Federal Friday: The Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Illinois Laws Providing In-State Tuition and Scholarships for Illegal Aliens House Appropriations Committee Update On September 1st, the House Appropriations Committee released the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Bill. The bill was marked up in the subcommittee on September 2nd, and a full committee markup […]

August 29, 2025

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 White House: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Protects the American Flag from Desecration Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education, Federal Partners Issue Guidance […]

August 29, 2025

The Universities of Wisconsin Federal Updates Working Group has been actively reviewing federal legislative actions, regulatory changes, and Presidential executive orders. In addition to monitoring these actions, Universities of Wisconsin leaders have been in frequent contact with Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, State of Wisconsin officials, and our national associations while continuing to provide resources to students […]

August 22, 2025

Message from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman The following message from President Rothman providing updates on work occurring over the summer related to several federal issues. As the fall semester begins, rest assured updates will be shared via appropriate campus channels and through the Universities of Wisconsin Federal Updates webpage. As students return to […]

August 8, 2025

White House Orders on Grantmaking and Admissions On August 7, President Trump acted on issues related to oversight of federal grantmaking and admissions practices at institutions of higher education. The Universities of Wisconsin continue to review these orders and will share relevant updates with university stakeholders as appropriate.  Should you wish to review the documents, […]

August 1, 2025

Senate Appropriations Committee Markup On July 31, the Senate Appropriations Committee held a markup of the Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Acts. You can watch the archived markup at the preceding link and review the FY26 LHHS Bill Summary. The legislative text and committee report will also be posted on […]

July 25, 2025

Political Activity Guidance Reminder As a reminder, as uncertainty continues around the emerging 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 […]

July 18, 2025

This has been a light week legislatively on issues we are monitoring, so we do not have any updates to share this week. Recent Federal Actions Department of Education: Secretary McMahon Statement on Supreme Court Victory for Future of American Education Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor Implement Workforce […]

July 11, 2025

Reconciliation Update On July 1, the Senate passed H.R.1, which provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H.Con.Res. 14 with an amendment via a vote of 51-50. Vice President Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. Following further consideration, on July 3, the House of Representatives agreed to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 via a vote of 218-214.  The […]

July 2, 2025

Reconciliation Updates On July 1, the Senate passed H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act with an amendment via a vote of 51-50. Vice President Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. The legislation was sent back to the House of Representatives where debate is ongoing. As of mid-morning July 2nd, the House of Representatives is expected […]