Federal Updates Web Page Launched
The working group launched a Federal Updates web page for the public to learn about the Universities of Wisconsin response to the federal issues. This page will contain communications shared with the universities. Visitors can also access this page from the Government Relations home page.
Recent Federal Actions
- White House Executive Order: “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports”
- Department of Education Release: “U.S. Department of Education Announces Improvements to the FAFSA Form”
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.