Partial Federal Government Shutdown
Friday Congress passed, and President Trump signed, a continuing resolution to reopen the government and fund all agencies at current levels until February 15. The House, Senate, and President have until then to reach an agreement on border security issues, which could include…
On Sunday President Trump said he believes the chance of securing border wall funding in that time is…
Previously closed agencies are opening back up today. Federal employees should receive backpay…
Looking forward, Congress and the President will have to address two upcoming funding deadlines to keep the government operating…
President and Administration
The State of the Union will not happen on 1/29. The date is…
The White House is expected to be late in issuing its FY20 budget request…
Department of Education
On 1/25 the Department of Education released proposed guidance on “Supplement, not Supplant” requirement of ESSA. The Department says that the proposed guidance makes it clear that districts…
On 1/24 the Association of American Universities submitted comments on the proposed Title IX regulations concerning university response to allegations of campus sexual assault and misconduct…
Congress
On 1/31 the House Education and Labor Committee will hold its first hearing of the year. The hearing is scheduled to examine…
On 1/24 Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was formally named chairwoman of the Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations subcommittee. She says she will prioritize…
Funding/Support Opportunities
The federal register is up and running, meaning agencies can now release RFPs for new grants and notices of rulemaking.