{"id":7218,"date":"2025-10-10T08:13:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/government-relations\/?p=7218"},"modified":"2025-10-10T09:06:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:06:30","slug":"october-10-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/government-relations\/2025\/10\/10\/october-10-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"October 10, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Federal Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Department of Energy: <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.energy.gov%2Farticles%2Fenergy-department-announces-termination-223-projects-saving-over-75-billion&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886564479%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=th524AGhGw%2FZIy%2BZrpVSJE9g6DA2R96BIFcU6UuzIm0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Energy Department Announces Termination of 223 Projects, Saving Over $7.5 Billion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Government Funding Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At present, conversations surrounding government funding remain stalled. This week, the Senate again voted on the House-passed CR, which to date has not gathered sufficient votes for passage. Over the course of the week, the House of Representatives remained in a recess period wherein members could be called back to DC for votes if events warranted.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, the Department of Education has reaffirmed that at this time \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffsapartners.ed.gov%2Fknowledge-center%2Flibrary%2Felectronic-announcements%2F2025-10-01%2Fgovernment-lapse-appropriations-federal-student-aid-processing-and-customer-service-guidance&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886594093%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6KYzNy%2FeRGW%2B4Zbrj%2F%2F93ghwybP%2F17pQvl3cWHg3810%3D&amp;reserved=0\">there is minimal impact on students, borrowers, schools, lenders, and guaranty agencies and their ability to participate in the Title IV programs.<\/a>\u201d As the shutdown continues, however, the resources below will remain of interest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitehouse.gov%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FM-25-35-Status-of-Agency-Operations.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886610898%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=m8ox0U%2F6A7%2BTiV%2B8pSQpIgxSQAYaiI7BNp2vIy%2Fz3q8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">OMB Status of Operations Memo<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitehouse.gov%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FFrequently-Asked-Questions-During-a-Lapse-in-Appropriations.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886626556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ClD1crDzjCNosUsUbR%2FxlMSOt9xw1Fb9puSyXJlap7A%3D&amp;reserved=0\">OMB Frequently Asked Questions During a Lapse in Appropriations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ed.gov%2Fmedia%2Fdocument%2Fus-department-of-education-contingency-plan-lapse-fiscal-year-fy-2026-appropriations-508-112431.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886642049%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2tsffH%2BBm3CdDYUJ80rHIO5xI83X%2BC4pg9A69vg91lg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Department of Education Contingency Plan for Lapse in FY2026 Appropriations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cogr.edu%2Fconsiderations-federal-government-shutdown&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886657136%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hyVP7fZ%2FYxY5TPAWJPEI%2F86JkkJ8JTiYex5LOwGGIn8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">COGR: Considerations for a Federal Government Shutdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acenet.edu%2FNews-Room%2FPages%2FShutdown-Uncertainty-Research-Oversight-Student-Services.aspx&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886671923%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LgZMU7ZwBZf6BKHw2ymUWizX2c0t0kgHdCLcNoRixFA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">ACE: Government Shutdown Could Set Off Uncertainty for Research, Oversight, Some Student Benefits and Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As Congress continues to work toward a funding solution, updates will be shared as appropriate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW! H-1B Presidential Proclamation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On September 19, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation titled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitehouse.gov%2Fpresidential-actions%2F2025%2F09%2Frestriction-on-entry-of-certain-nonimmigrant-workers%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886686800%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kzWMNz9X5N11svnW0YcYKXHDTKosc0lgfxxRwF9NKMY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers<\/a>,\u201d regarding H-1B workers. International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS) at UW-Madison provide H-1B related support to all the campuses other than UW-Milwaukee, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Whitewater. IFSS has posted information regarding this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fifss.wisc.edu%2Fimpact-of-the-september-19-2025-h-1b-proclamation%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctom.thieding%40wisconsin.edu%7C52bada6c893a4e156f0208de07fca73a%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C638956978886705300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bcrl7%2BCHeh5TnJz3Kluteq1TRRWz6ZH9DTNJQhUV5ik%3D&amp;reserved=0\">proclamation<\/a>. For UW employees who may have questions on the impact of the proclamation, please review this resource<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Friday Department of Energy: Energy Department Announces Termination of 223 Projects, Saving Over $7.5 Billion Government Funding Update At present, conversations surrounding government funding remain stalled. This week, the Senate again voted on the House-passed CR, which to date has not gathered sufficient votes for passage. 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