The University of Colorado’s Federal Relations office has released its monthly update, providing information on recent federal government activities and their impact on the university. The update, dated October 31, covers topics such as the potential for a federal government shutdown and the status of fiscal year 2026 appropriations.
Other subjects in the report include a CU Boulder lecture series focused on federal governance, an event called “Congress on Your Corner” with Representative Neguse, and a mention of CU Anschutz at a Senate hearing. The update also highlights recent advocacy letters sent by the university, visits from congressional staff to campus, university representatives’ visits to Capitol Hill, and recent federal grants awarded to CU.
A separate communication from CU Federal Relations and Counsel addresses additional issues related to the government shutdown. This includes information about a preliminary injunction concerning Reduction in Force (RIF) procedures during a shutdown, updates to H1-B visa fees from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), finalization of new rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program by the Department of Education, and a ruling reinstating mental health grant funding.
For more details or to access official communications and memos regarding these topics, readers are directed to visit the CU System Federal Updates and Actions page.
