On January 9, the University of Colorado’s Federal Relations and Counsel provided an update covering several federal issues that may impact higher education institutions. The update included information on the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process, H-1B visa policies, recent court cases involving the National Institutes of Health (NIH) related to facilities and administrative costs as well as canceled grants, a letter concerning the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a Department of Justice and Education opinion memo, and updated vaccination recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The university encouraged readers to stay informed by accessing further details through their CU System Federal Updates and Actions page.
