Below is RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up from Wednesday. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here.

CONGRESS

The House passed H.R. 6472, the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act.

Chair of the House Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, Burgess Owens (R-UT), announced he would not seek reelection in November.

ADMINISTRATION

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) released proposed regulations pertaining to Workforce Pell Grants and other Pell Grant matters. The proposed regulation is scheduled to be published as a notice of proposed rulemaking on March 9, 2026.

At the Federal Student Aid Training Conference, Under Secretary of ED Nicholas Kent reaffirmed that the centralized Common Manual for servicing and collection practices and policies under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program will be published by July 1, 2026.

The Administration sent the Senate the nomination of James O’Neill to be Director of the National Science Foundation for a term of six years.

COURTS

An appellate court denied ED’s motion to block the district court’s permanent injunction regarding ED’s discontinuation of multi-year grants for mental health related programs.

Education News Headlines
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The Bipartisan Appeal of Growing Talent Amid the AI Boom [Inside Higher Ed]

Cal State sues Trump administration over Title IX funding threats [Higher Ed Dive]

Their Colleges Have Teamed Up to Boost Enrollment. Here’s What They’ve Learned. [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Education Dept. Layoffs Leave Scars Behind the Scenes [Inside Higher Ed]

Public comment period for Workforce Pell regulations opens [Higher Ed Dive]

New Student Visas Dropped 35.6% Last Summer [Inside Higher Ed]

Key federal education data collections under review in IES overhaul [Higher Ed Dive]

Poll: Voters Generally Support Limiting Grad School Borrowing [Inside Higher Ed]

Why Trump’s student loan revamp might lead to more college debt [POLITICO]

String of legal wins offers hope to college protesters [The Hill]

State Lawmakers Step In to Support Minority-Serving Institutions [Inside Higher Ed]

Censoring Courses Isn’t the Law in Texas. Public Universities Are Doing It Anyway. [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Hegseth Is Waging War on University Partnerships. His Targets Are Unclear. [Inside Higher Ed]

Politicians say left-wing professors push their views. New poll shows students don’t see it that way [The Hechinger Report]

RFK Jr. Secures Pledges From Medical Schools to Beef Up Nutrition Education [Inside Higher Ed]

Harvard Kennedy School sets contingency plans for admitted service members after Pentagon order [The Hill]

McMahon Touts First Year in Office; Dems and Students Push Back [Inside Higher Ed]

Florida bill seeks further limit on out-of-state enrollment at top universities [Higher Ed Dive]

How Well Do For-Profit Colleges Serve Black Students? [Inside Higher Ed]
The Institute For College Access & Success Report: “Understanding Black Students’ Experiences and Outcomes at For-Profit Colleges to Inform State Oversight”

Lawmakers mull $15M in emergency funding for Southern Oregon University [Higher Ed Dive]

Committee News and Schedule, Schedule for House and Senate Floor

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: ICYMI: Chairman Cassidy Hosts Roundtable with LSU Basketball Legend, Deputy Athletic Director on Fixing College Sports

Press Release: NEWS: New GAO Report Finds Trump’s Dismantling of the Education Department Leaves 43 Million Borrowers Without Support

March 12: Full Committee Hearing: Transparency and Trust: Exposing Malign Foreign Influence in Higher Education
Witnesses: Peter Wood, Ph.D, President, National Association of Scholars; Craig Singleton, Senior Fellow, The Foundation for Defense of Democracies; and Robert Daly, Director, Program on China and the United States, The University of Maryland, and Former Director, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States,, The Wilson Center.
430 Dirksen and via webcast.
10:00 a.m. ET

House Committee on Small Business
Press Release: Chairman Williams Op-Ed: Career and Technical Education Programs are Igniting Main Street America

House Majority Leader
Press Release: Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of March 2, 2026

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: Chairman Cassidy to Host Roundtable with LSU Basketball Legend, Deputy Athletic Director on Fixing College Sports

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Chairman Walberg Statement on February Jobs Report

House Committee on Appropriations
Press Release: Aderholt Remarks at Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Member Day Hearing

Press Release: Ranking Member Scott Statement on Workforce Pell Proposed Rule

Press Release: Ranking Member Scott Statement on February Jobs Report

House Committee on the Budget
Press Release: Boyle Statement on February 2026 Jobs Report

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Press Release: Cantwell, Schmitt Join Forces on Draft Bill to Generate More Revenue for College Sports

House Committee on Ways and Means
Press Release: Smith on Economic Data: Increasing Paychecks are Good News for Working Families

Press Release: Neal Statement on February 2026 Jobs Report

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: NEXT WEEK: Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Protecting American Universities from Foreign Influence

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Chairman Walberg Delivers Opening Statement at Markup to Crackdown on Child Care Fraud

Press Release: Chairmen Walberg, Moolenaar, Mast Ask Rubio to Act on the Chinese Students and Scholars Association

Press Release: @EdWorkforceCmte Cracks Down on Child Care Fraud

Press Release: Ranking Member Scott Disappointed by Republicans Disinterest in Lowering Child Care Costs

Press Release: Committee Republicans REJECTED Every Attempt to Make Child Care More Affordable for Working Families

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Full Committee Markup on H.R. 7720, H.R. 7721, H.R. 7722, H.R. 7723, H.R. 7724, H.R. 7725, H.R. 7677, and H.R. 7726.

House Committee on Appropriations
Press Release: Aderholt Remarks at Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Member Day Hearing

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Subcommittee Hearing on “Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies – Member Day”

House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Press Release: Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup to Protect Kids Online and Secure Our Energy Grid

Press Release: Full Committee Markup Recap: E&C Advances Eight Bills to the Full House of Representatives

Press Release: Pallone: Republicans’ Kids Safety Bills Let Big Tech Off the Hook

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Full Committee Markup on H.R. 7757, H.R. 2657, H.R. 6291, H.R. 3149, H.R. 7258, H.R. 7266, H.R. 7257, H.R. 7272, and H.R. 7305

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Owens Holds Hearing on Strengthening Employer-Led Training in the Age of AI

Press Release: @EdWorkforceCmte to Hold Markup to Crackdown on Child Care Fraud — Tomorrow 10:15 AM

Press Release: Chairman Walberg Praises House Passage of Bill Supporting Students from U.S. Territories

Press Release: Hearing Recap: “Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training”

Press Release: Ranking Member Scott Raises Concerns about Future of Bipartisan Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Reauthorization

Press Release: One Year Later, Secretary McMahon is Failing America’s Students, Families, and Educators

Press Release: Committee Democrats Demand Chairman Walberg Hold HHS Secretary Accountable

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Subcommittee Hearing on Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training.

House Committee on Appropriations
Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Subcommittee Hearing on Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges.

March 5: Subcommittee Hearing on “Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies – Member Day”
Witnesses to be announced.
2358-B Rayburn and via webcast.
10:30 a.m. ET

House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Press Release: Energy and Commerce Weekly Look Ahead: The Week of March 2nd, 2026

Department of Education and the Administration

White House Press Release: TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump’s Second Term

DOL Press Release: US Department of Labor selects participants for national effort to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities

IES Press Release: New Data Released on First-Time College Students Who Began During the 2019–20 Academic Year

IES Blog: New IES Award Establishes the National Research Center on Advanced Education

DOL Press Release: US Department of Labor issues guidance on Registered Apprenticeship aimed at accelerating growth, reducing burdens, improving transparency

White House Executive Order: Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens

White House Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Combats Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens

White House Press Release: White House Unveils President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America

ED Press Release: U.S. Department of Education Issues Proposed Rules to Implement Working Families Tax Cuts Act’s Workforce Pell Grants

DOL Press Release: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Statement on February Jobs Report

HHS Press Release: WTAS: Secretary Kennedy and Secretary McMahon Celebrate Medical School Commitments to Increase Nutrition Training for Future Doctors

HHS Press Release: SAMHSA Announces More Than $69 Million in Funding Opportunities for Serious Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention Grant Programs

ED Press Release: Secretary McMahon and Secretary Kennedy Celebrate Medical School Commitments to Increase Nutrition Training for Future Doctors

GAO Report: Federal Programs: OMB Needs to Continue Developing a Complete and Useful Inventory

Legislative Movement in Congress

S.4039 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reverse the reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students enacted under Public Law 119-21.
Sponsor: Alsobrooks, Angela D. [Sen.-D-MD] (Introduced 03/10/2026) Cosponsors: (12)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 03/10/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Alsobrooks Introduces Bill to Repeal OBBBA Provision and Restore Federal Loan Availability for Graduate and Professional Students

H.R.6392 — Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Sponsor: Harris, Mark [Rep.-R-NC-8] (Introduced 12/03/2025) Cosponsors: (9)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-492
Latest Action: Senate – 03/09/2026 Received in the Senate.

H.R.6472 — Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
Sponsor: Moylan, James C. [Del.-R-GU-At Large] (Introduced 12/04/2025) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce | Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-495
Latest Action: Senate – 03/09/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.7878 — Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026
Sponsor: Larson, John B. [Rep.-D-CT-1] (Introduced 03/09/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Ways and Means
Latest Action: House – 03/09/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Press Release: Larson, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief and Lower College Costs for AmeriCorps Volunteers

H.R.7883 — To support the preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children and youth in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Stevens, Haley M. [Rep.-D-MI-11] (Introduced 03/09/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/09/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R.7885 — To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for the integration of cybersecurity education, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Thompson, Glenn [Rep.-R-PA-15] (Introduced 03/09/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/09/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

S.4025 — A bill to support the preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children and youth in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Smith, Tina [Sen.-D-MN] (Introduced 03/09/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 03/09/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions..

H.R.6392 — Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Sponsor: Harris, Mark [Rep.-R-NC-8] (Introduced 12/03/2025) Cosponsors: (9)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-492
Latest Action: House – 03/05/2026 Mr. Walberg asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make the correction to the engrossment of H.R. 6392 that has been placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.

H.R.4307 — Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Sponsor: Walberg, Tim [Rep.-R-MI-5] (Introduced 07/10/2025) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-507
Latest Action: Senate – 03/04/2026 Received in the Senate.

H.R.5419 — Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act
Sponsor: Kean, Thomas H. [Rep.-R-NJ-7] (Introduced 09/17/2025) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Natural Resources; Agriculture | Senate – Energy and Natural Resources
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-516
Latest Action: Senate – 03/04/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Press Release: House Passes Kean’s Bill to Accelerate Broadband Deployment to Rural and Tribal Communities

H.R.6472 — Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
Sponsor: Moylan, James C. [Del.-R-GU-At Large] (Introduced 12/04/2025) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-495
Latest Action: House – 03/04/2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Press Release: House Passes Moylan’s Bill to Expand In-State Tuition Access for Territorial Students

H.R.7744 — Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Sponsor: Cole, Tom [Rep.-R-OK-4] (Introduced 03/02/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Appropriations; Budget
Latest Action: House – 03/04/2026 Rule H. Res. 1095 passed House.

H.R.7783 — To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish a report on the integration of artificial intelligence into the commercial telecommunications infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: McClellan, Jennifer L. [Rep.-D-VA-4] (Introduced 03/04/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House – 03/04/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Press Release: McClellan, Obernolte Introduce AI-Ready Networks Act to Assess AI Usage in American Telecommunications Networks

H.R.7810 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to set interest rates for Federal student loans made on or after July 1, 2026, at 2 percent, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Thompson, Mike [Rep.-D-CA-4] (Introduced 03/04/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/04/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.Res.1103 — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as “School Social Work Week”.
Sponsor: Moore, Gwen [Rep.-D-WI-4] (Introduced 03/04/2026) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/04/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

S.3989 — A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Curtis, John R. [Sen.-R-UT] (Introduced 03/04/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 03/04/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.3993 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to eliminate those provisions relating to veterans educational assistance that disadvantage eligible individuals who choose to pursue programs of apprenticeship or other on-job training instead of a four-year college degree, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sheehy, Tim [Sen.-R-MT] (Introduced 03/04/2026) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: Senate – Veterans’ Affairs
Latest Action: Senate – 03/04/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Federal Education Training and Grant Opportunities, Notices

ED Comment Request: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. Comments are due on or before May 11, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Measuring Educational Gain in the National Reporting System for Adult Education. Comments are due on or before May 11, 2026.

ED Comment Request: State and Local Educational Agency Record and Reporting Requirements Under Part B of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. Comments are due on or before April 10, 2026.

ED NPRM: Accountability In Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Pell Grant Exclusion Relating to Other Grant Aid; and Workforce Pell Grants. Comments due on or before April 8, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Foreign Graduate Medical School Consumer Information Reporting Form. Comments due on or before April 8, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program Regs. Comments due on or before April 8, 2026.

IRS NPRM: Trump Accounts. Comments due on or before May 8, 2026.

IRS NPRM: Trump Accounts Contribution Pilot Program. Comments due on or before April 8, 2026.

NSF Comment Request: Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering. Comments due on or before May 8, 2026.

OPM Comment Request: Initial Certification of Full-Time School Attendance, RI 25-41 (3206-0099) and Verification of Full-Time School Attendance, RI 25-49 (3206-0215). Comments due on or before May 8, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) Program Payback Information Management System (PIMS). Comments are due on or before May 5, 2026.

DOE Rule: Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.

OPM Comment Request: Reduction in Force. Comments due on or before May 4, 2026.

Today’s Federal Register.