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Federal Update – August 13

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Despite Recess, Tensions Simmer: Congress departs with major funding issues unresolved ED Issues OB3 Guidance: DCL outlines immediate….

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Federal Update – July 30

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Congress Heads Into August Recess: Prepares for fall funding fight.   ED Announces Two Rulemaking Committees: RISE and AHEAD panels to tackle OBBA implementation…. 

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Senate Passes Final Version of OBBBA

July 1, 2025 Senate Passes Final Version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)  The Senate has passed its final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) by a vote of 51-50, with Vice President Vance casting

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Federal Update – May 7

May 7, 2025 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTS EdW Reconciliation Markup: $351 billion in higher education proposed Collections Resume: Punitive measures for nonpayment begin Accreditation EO: White House lays out accreditation plans Skilled Trade EO: Federal agencies directed to coordinate on skilled trades Student Visa Confusion: Student visas have been restored 

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Federal Update – April 9

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Budget Hurdles: The House is attempting to move to the next step on reconciliation Comment on Accreditors: NACIQI calls for comments on the upcoming renewal of accreditors…

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