The University of Colorado’s Federal Relations and Counsel office has released its latest updates, covering several topics relevant to the university and its stakeholders. The updates, dated November 21, include information on changes within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office and Operations, research technology priorities from the Department of Energy, and a proposed rule from the Department of Homeland Security regarding public charge determinations by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
In addition to these federal developments, the monthly update also addresses ongoing issues such as potential government shutdowns and fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The report highlights recent activities involving university representatives and members of Congress, including visits by Representative Crank to the COMBAT Center and Representative Neguse to a Master of Environmental Science symposium. Other items discussed are legislative efforts like the Dark and Quiet Skies Act, a Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) presentation in Washington D.C., comments submitted by CU on the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), as well as recent visits to Capitol Hill by university officials.
For those seeking more detailed information or access to related federal communications, additional resources are available on the CU System Federal Updates and Actions page.
