WASHINGTON UPDATES
Capitol Advocacy Partners provides weekly newsletter updates featuring curated news from the executive and legislative branches, along with timely information on federal funding opportunities—tailored to keep you informed and ahead.
DC Update: 8/20/18
Executive Branch and Administration
On 8/16 the Federal School Safety Commission held its fifth meeting, organized by the Department of Homeland Security around the theme “Creating a Citadel of Learning: New Tools to Secure our Schools, Inside and Out.” The panelists spoke to…
On 8/15 the Office of Management and Budget released a Statement of Administration Policy on the proposed Senate appropriations package. The Senate began debate…
The Office of Management and Budget is reportedly considering another package of budget rescissions, to be introduced…
Congress
This week the Senate continues floor consideration of the FY19 appropriations package. It is set to start voting on amendments to the...
8/20/18: Education Update
Executive Branch and Administration
On 8/16 the Federal School Safety Commission held its fifth meeting, organized by the Department of Homeland Security around the theme “Creating a Citadel of Learning: New Tools to Secure our Schools, Inside and Out.” The panelists spoke to…
On 8/15 the Office of Management and Budget released a Statement of Administration Policy on the proposed Senate appropriations package. The Senate began debate…
The Office of Management and Budget is reportedly considering another package of budget rescissions, to be introduced…
Department of Education
On 8/13 five California Congressional representatives and both CA Senators sent a letter to Nelnet Inc, a student loan collector, requested that it comply with California’s state laws on student debt collection and immediately…
On 8/14 the Department of Education formally proposed rescinding the Gainful Employment regulations…
Congress
This week the Senate continues floor consideration of the FY19 appropriations package. It is set to start voting on amendments to the...
DC Update: 7/30/18
Executive Branch and Administration
President Trump this morning is threatening to shut down the federal government if Congress does not include funding for his wall...
This week the President is expected to sign CTE legislation which the House passed (H.R. 2353) on 7/25/18 by a unanimous voice vote. It will go to the White House after approval by the Senate on…
On 8/1 the U.S. Department of Education unveiled a new federal rule governing student loan forgiveness that would make the process more restrictive for defrauded borrowers. The 436-page proposed rule...
Congress
On Thursday, The House left town for recess until September. The Senate is in session this week but Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell cancelled the Senate’s traditional August recess in hopes of...
Last week, all 17 Committee on Education and the Workforce Democrats last week unveiled the Aim Higher Act, a comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act that...
Last week, the House Homeland Security Appropriations reported out the last of its spending bills. It looks like Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program will be funded at…
On 7/26 the Senate HELP Full Committee held a hearing on Modernizing Apprenticeships to Expand Opportunities…
Funding Opportunities: The Department of Labor last week released its long-awaited funding opportunity in support of apprenticeships…
DC Update: 7/24/18
Executive Branch and Administration
On 7/19 the White House launched the “National Council of the American Worker”, which will be made up of senior administration officials. The Council will be charged with…
Department of Education
This week the Department of Education will launch a mobile friendly version of the FAFSA, which will allow users to navigate through FAFSA more easily on their phone. This mobile friendly web version will be accompanied...
Congress
On 7/23 the Senate confirmed Robert Wilkie...
On 7/23 the Senate approved the re-authorization of the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act on unanimous consent. The bill passed is a Senate amendment of...
This week the Senate is expected to take up a four-bill spending package in its attempt to clear all appropriations bills before September. The four-bill package is expected to include...
This week the House Democrats are expected to roll out their version of the Higher Education Act reauthorization...
On 7/26 the Senate HELP Committee will hold a hearing on expanding apprenticeships...
On 7/17 the House Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony from VA official about the implementation of last year’s “Forever GI Bill”, which allows Veterans to...
Funding/Support Opportunities: Two Department of Labor and one National Science Foundation…
7/24/18: Education Update
Executive Branch and Administration
On 7/19 the White House launched the “National Council of the American Worker”, which will be made up of senior administration officials. The Council will be charged with…
Department of Education
This week the Department of Education will launch a mobile friendly version of the FAFSA, which will allow users to navigate through FAFSA more easily on their phone. This mobile friendly web version will be accompanied....
Congress
On 7/23 the Senate approved the re-authorization of the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act on unanimous consent. The bill passed is a Senate amendment of...
This week the Senate is expected to take up a four-bill spending package in its attempt to clear all appropriations bills before September. The four-bill package is expected to include...
This week the House Democrats are expected to roll out their version of the Higher Education Act reauthorization...
On 7/26 the Senate HELP Committee will hold a hearing on expanding apprenticeships...