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Federal Relations Update Mike Lenn, Director of Federal Relations: mlenn@wisc.edu With the results of Tuesday’s election still being determined, Congressional majorities in both the House and Senate are in the balance. The final outcome may take days, if not weeks, to be known. Control of the Senate may be determined by a run-off in Georgia …
Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Update The House Appropriations Committee passed all 12 fiscal year (FY) 2023 spending bills, and 6 of the 12 have passed the full House. House leaders had hoped to pass all the bills before adjourning for the August recess, but the pace has slowed in recent weeks. Last week, the Senate …
This post-election update from the UW–Madison Office of Federal Relations previews the Biden Administration, the lame duck session, and the 117th Congress, as of November 10, 2020.
Part one of a two-part election update from UW–Madison's Office of Federal Relations.
UPDATE: In an effort to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on our campus population, UW-Madison has cancelled all campus events, including next Tuesday’s panel discussion America’s Next Growth Center: Wisconsin’s Future as a National Tech and Innovation Hub. For more updates to campus operations, please visit https://covid19.wisc.edu/. About the Discussion Hear from Robert Atkinson, co-author …
After the longest government shutdown in history, Congressional leaders and the president finally came to an agreement to temporarily reopen the government while negotiations continue on border security. The plan does not include funding for the southern border wall. On Friday, both chambers passed the three-week spending patch and the president signed it into law, …
The Office of Federal Relations continues to follow the partial government shutdown and is committed to keeping UW-Madison faculty and staff updated regarding potential impacts to campus. Below you will find general guidance and some answers to frequently asked questions. We will continue to update this information as federal agencies release additional guidance. If you …
Shutdown Update The partial federal government shutdown is now in its third week. The funding impasse endures as President Trump continues to insist on receiving funding for a wall on the southern border and congressional Democrats refuse to provide it. Congressional leaders from both parties are meeting with White House officials regularly, but they do …
As you know, a number of federal departments and agencies are impacted by the partial government shutdown. As noted before the shutdown began nearly two weeks ago, agencies will stop conducting intramural research, issuing payments, and reviewing grants. In addition, staff will not be available to provide assistance and support to grant recipients. The Office …
A partial shutdown of the federal government began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, affecting funding for roughly 25 percent of federal agencies. The university will monitor developments and provide updates on this site and on the @UWFedRelations Twitter account. Although most of the federal government, including NIH, is already funded, a partial shutdown may …