The University of Colorado (CU) Federal Relations and Counsel released an update on September 26, providing details about recent federal developments affecting the university. The update covers topics such as government funding, a White House proclamation regarding H-1B visas, research and development priorities set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2026-27, votes on science-related nominees, and the reinstatement of federal funds to UCLA.
A separate monthly update from CU Federal Relations also issued on September 26 includes information on fiscal year 2026 appropriations, a town hall with Representative Crow, a law visit with Representative Neguse, football game attendees, recent visits from congressional staff members, and roundtable discussions hosted by COBRT.
For more details on these communications and other federal memos relevant to the University of Colorado community, readers are directed to visit the CU System Federal Transitions Updates page.
