Federal Updates Web Page Launched
The working group launched a Federal Updates web page for the general public to learn about the UWs response to the federal issues. This page will contains posts of communication shared with the universities of the working group’s analysis of the issues. Visitors can also access this page from the Government Relations home page.
Recent Federal Actions
- Ban Transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girl’s school-sponsored athletics
- Commonsense Revisions to the 2025–26 FAFSA Form
- DOGE staffers accessing the financial aid dataset
Senate Committee Hearing on Education Dept. Secretary Nominee
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has scheduled the confirmation hearing for Linda McMahon, nominee for the Department of Education for Thursday, February 13, at 9:00 a.m. You can watch the nomination hearing.