By a 222-209 vote in the House of Representatives, a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through January 30, 2026, has passed Congress. President Trump signed the bill early Thursday morning.
Campus Messages
Nov. 5 federal shutdown update
Today marks the 36th day of the federal government shutdown. Most of the university continues to operate normally.
Food access during FoodShare suspension
Due to the government shutdown, FoodShare (often known as SNAP) benefits for November are expected to be delayed. Student Affairs shared resources available for students who depend on SNAP, or need emergency food assistance.
AAU, U.S. Chamber of Commerce contest $100,000 petition fee for H-1B visa
The Association of American Universities and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have joined together in a lawsuit challenging the $100,000 petition fee employers are required to pay for employees working with an H-1B visa.
Oct. 22 federal shutdown update
The federal government shutdown has entered its fourth week.
Federal Relations, the Office of Legal Affairs, and Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) continue to monitor the status and impacts as they occur.
Governor urges continuation of already-awarded Department of Energy grants
Amid reports of plans to terminate over 600 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding awards, including $12 million in approved funding to Universities of Wisconsin, Governor Evers send a note to DOE Secretary Chris Wright to highlight the importance and impact of these energy investments for Wisconsinites.
Update from UW-Madison on continuing shutdown
The federal government shutdown has entered a third week, without progress toward a resolution. Federal Relations, the Office of Legal Affairs, and Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) continue to monitor the status and impacts as they occur.
Message to research community regarding the federal shutdown
Today marks day 8 of the federal government shutdown. Kurt McMillen, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration and Interim Director for Research and Sponsored Programs, shared a message below with the UW–Madison research community.
Guidance on immigration and international travel during federal government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, the UW–Madison community should be aware of the potential impact on immigration processes and international travel.
Federal student aid processing minimally impacted by federal shutdown
The Department of Education reaffirmed that, at this time, the federal government shutdown will have minimal impacts on Federal Student Aid (FSA).