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

CONGRESS

The General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that ED will move from its current location at the Lyndon B. Johnson headquarters building to 500 D Street SW.

U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) on stabilizing college sports and preserving opportunities for athletes.

The Senate unanimously passed a measure to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with the exception of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

ADMINISTRATION

The U.S. Department of Labor launched “Make America AI-Ready,” a free artificial intelligence literacy course aimed at workers.

The U.S. Department of Treasury issued a RFI seeking feedback on a draft solicitation and related questions regarding defaulted Federal student debt collection.

A district court judge extended the deadline through April 6 for institutions in 17 States to submit admissions data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement Survey.

A district court judge ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must continue to request funds from the Federal Reserve Board.

An appellate court denied ED’s emergency motion to delay Sweet vs. McMahon settlement relief.

Education News Headlines
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Judge allows Trump subpoena collecting info on Jewish students, faculty at Penn [The Hill]

Higher ed groups urge GSA to rescind anti-DEI certification proposal [Higher Ed Dive]

Meet the Trump Cabinet Secretaries Taking Over Ed. Dept. Programs [Education Week]

Students Embrace AI but Fear False Accusations [Inside Higher Ed]
Packback Report: “What College Students Really Think About AI in the Classroom”

Student loan borrowers face deadline to leave SAVE: What’s next? [The Hill]

Amid War in Iran, Campuses Close and Study Abroad Trips End [Inside Higher Ed]

DOJ lawsuit dismissed over Minnesota tuition and aid laws for undocumented students [Higher Ed Dive]

A Faster Degree — or an Inferior One? [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Questions Raised Over Claims of Vacant Space at ED [Inside Higher Ed]

Biden’s SAVE student loan plan is dead. Borrowers will have to quickly pivot. [The Washington Post]

In New Order, Trump Says Colleges Must Attest They Won’t Promote DEI to Receive Federal Funding [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Urged to speak out, education researchers face a high-stakes choice [The Hechinger Report]

Education Department, greatly reduced by Trump, changing DC headquarters [The Hill]

Education Department now has 10 interagency agreements: Here are the details [Higher Ed Dive]

New Survey Announcements From IES Give Hope for Agency’s Revival [Inside Higher Ed]

The Education Dept. Told Higher Ed to ‘Buckle Up.’ The Nation’s Largest Accreditor Fired Back. [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Education Department Leaves MSI Programs Out of Grant Eligibility Application [Inside Higher Ed]

The Trump Feud You Haven’t Heard About [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Trump’s efforts to collect race-based college admissions data lead to fears of retaliation [The Hill]

Average net tuition down when adjusted for inflation, Brookings data shows [Higher Ed Dive]

Committee News and Schedule, Schedule for House and Senate Floor

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: Chairman Cassidy Calls on Congress to Fix College Sports, Empower Student-Athletes to Succeed in New Op-ed

House Committee on the Budget
Press Release: Chairman Arrington on FOX News: Reconciliation is the Tool We Need to Make America Safe Again

House Majority Leader
Press Release: Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of March 23, 2026

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: ICYMI: Chairman Cassidy Holds Hearing on College Sports, Prioritizing Students Success

Senate Committee on Appropriations
Press Release: Chair Collins Announces Senator Husted to Join Appropriations Committee

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Reforming College Athletics to Prioritize Students’ Success

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Full Committee Hearing on “Don’t Fumble Their Future: Positioning Student-Athletes for Success in School and Beyond”

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Hearing Recap: “U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat”

Press Release: Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing on Espionage in U.S. Universities

Press Release: ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici Delivers Opening Statement on Rising Costs of Higher Education and Impact of Dismantling ED

Press Release: Scott, Ocasio-Cortez, Murray, Warren Establish Childcare for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Childcare for Every American Family

Press Release: Scott Statement on ED Leaving LBJ Headquarters After 40 Years

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Full Committee Hearing on “U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat”

House Committee on Appropriations
Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Subcommittee Hearing on “Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies – Member Day”

House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Press Release: Chairman Guthrie Writes to Columbia University Amid Concerns Over How the University is Combatting Antisemitism

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
March 26: Full Committee Hearing on “Don’t Fumble Their Future: Positioning Student-Athletes for Success in School and Beyond”
Witnesses: Collis Temple Jr., Entrepreneur, LSU Board of Supervisors; Trayvean Scott, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Grambling State University; Abby Lynch, Former Soccer Player and Track Athlete, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mikayla Pivec, Organizing Director, United College Athletes Association (UCAA); Liam Anderson, Players Council Member, National College Players Association.
430 Dirksen and via webcast.
10:00 a.m. ET

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Chairman Walberg to Hold Hearing on Espionage in U.S. Universities — Tomorrow 10:15 AM

Press Release: Committee Democrats Demand HHS Secretary Testify in Overdue Budget Oversight Hearing

Senate Committee on the Budget
Press Release: Chairman Graham Statement on Second Reconciliation Bill

Department of Education and the Administration

White House Press Release: New White House App Delivers Unparalleled Access to the Trump Administration

White House Press Release: Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2026

ED Press Release: Victories for Higher Education: Raising Academic Standards and Ensuring Admissions Transparency

ED Press Release: U.S. Department of Education Announces Next Steps for Borrowers Enrolled in the Unlawful SAVE Plan

White House Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

White House Presidential Action: Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

ED Press Release: U.S. Department of Education Celebrates More Than 10 Million FAFSA® Forms Complete and Additional Transparency Measures

ED Press Release: U.S. Department of Education to Downsize Footprint in Washington, D.C. and Save Taxpayers Over $4.8 Million Annually

GAO Report: Cyber Workforce: Evidence-Based Decision Needed for the Future of OPM’s Dashboard

White House Press Release: First Lady Melania Trump Convenes Record 45 Nations at the White House and Introduces American-Built Humanoid

ED Press Release: Secretary McMahon’s Commencement Address for The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding

ED Press Release: Victories for Higher Education, Making College More Affordable and Expediting Workforce Readiness

Legislative Movement in Congress

H.R.7147 — Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Sponsor: Cole, Tom [Rep.-R-OK-4] (Introduced 01/20/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Appropriations; Budget
Latest Action: House – 03/27/2026 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1142, the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147 is considered as agreed to with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-21.

H.R.8133 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address workforce and skilled labor needs for the national defense, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Casten, Sean [Rep.-D-IL-6] (Introduced 03/27/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Financial Services
Latest Action: House – 03/27/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

H.R.8145 — To amend the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program to expand eligibility for financial assistance to include the construction and enhancement of facilities and technological systems aimed at delivering telemedicine services, strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure, and supporting distance learning initiatives, including digital literacy, workforce development, and job training, in rural communities.
Sponsor: McClain Delaney, April [Rep.-D-MD-6] (Introduced 03/27/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Agriculture
Latest Action: House – 03/27/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Press Release: Rep. McClain Delaney Introduces Four Bipartisan Bills to Tackle Rising Costs in Rural America, Including Barriers to Expanding Broadband

H.R.8147 — To require service affordability to be considered in awarding grants under rural broadband programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
Sponsor: McClain Delaney, April [Rep.-D-MD-6] (Introduced 03/27/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Agriculture; Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House – 03/27/2026 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.8102 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to enhance the performance accountability system and dedicate funding to skills development.
Sponsor: Foxx, Virginia [Rep.-R-NC-5] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/26/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R.8110 — Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Sponsor: Lee, Susie [Rep.-D-NV-3] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/26/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.Res.1139 — Supporting the goals and ideals of “National Middle-Level Education Month”.
Sponsor: Grijalva, Adelita S. [Rep.-D-AZ-7] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/26/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.Res.1141 — Expressing support for the designation of March 26, 2026, as “National Science Appreciation Day”.
Sponsor: Ross, Deborah K. [Rep.-D-NC-2] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House – Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Action: House – 03/26/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Press Release: Representatives Ross, McCormick, Amo Introduce Resolution to Designate a National Science Appreciation Day

S.4216 — A bill to repeal the Executive order entitled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence”.
Sponsor: Schatz, Brian [Sen.-D-HI] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: Senate – Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: Senate – 03/26/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

S.4231 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase flexibility in the transferability of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Scott, Rick [Sen.-R-FL] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate – Veterans’ Affairs
Latest Action: Senate – 03/26/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

S.4237 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [Sen.-D-CT] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate – Veterans’ Affairs
Latest Action: Senate – 03/26/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

S.4261 — A bill to award grants to eligible entities to support the prevention of youth homelessness.
Sponsor: Murray, Patty [Sen.-D-WA] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 03/26/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Murray, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Preventing Youth Homelessness Demonstration Act to Address Root Causes of Youth Homelessness

S.4263 — A bill to establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity.
Sponsor: Rosen, Jacky [Sen.-D-NV] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 03/26/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4269 — A bill to repeal certain student loan provisions, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [Sen.-D-CT] (Introduced 03/26/2026) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: Senate – Finance
Latest Action: Senate – 03/26/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R.7147 — Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Cole, Tom [Rep.-R-OK-4] (Introduced 01/20/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Appropriations; Budget
Latest Action: Senate – 03/25/2026 Fourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.

H.R.7342 — Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
Sponsor: Hurd, Jeff [Rep.-R-CO-3] (Introduced 02/04/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Transportation and Infrastructure; Financial Services | Senate – Environment and Public Works
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-567
Latest Action: Senate – 03/25/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

H.R.8073 — Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act
Sponsor: DeSaulnier, Mark [Rep.-D-CA-10] (Introduced 03/25/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/25/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.Con.Res.80 — Recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
Sponsor: McIver, LaMonica [Rep.-D-NJ-10] (Introduced 03/25/2026) Cosponsors: (12)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 03/25/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Press Release: McIver, Hirono, Blunt Rochester Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women’s Bill of Rights

S.4191 — A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend eligibility of new moms for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Sponsor: Alsobrooks, Angela D. [Sen.-D-MD] (Introduced 03/25/2026) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees: Senate – Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Latest Action: Senate – 03/25/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Press Release: Alsobrooks, Blumenthal, McBath Introduce Extending WIC for New Moms Act

S.Con.Res.31 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [Sen.-D-HI] (Introduced 03/25/2026) Cosponsors: (7)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 03/25/2026 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Federal Education Training and Grant Opportunities, Notices

ED Comment Request: DCIA Aging and Compliance Data Requirements for Guaranty Agencies. Comments due on or before May 1, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Fiscal Year 2026 Child Care Access Means Parents in School Annual Performance Report Package 84.335A. Comments due on or before June 1, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind. Comments due on or before May 26, 2026.

ED Grant Notice: Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC). Applications due on or before May 14, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations for Forbearance and Loan Rehabilitation. Comments due on or before May 29, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Financial Report for the Institutional Service Endowment Activities. Comments due on or before May 29, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Targeted Teacher Shortage Areas Data Collection. Comments due on or before May 29, 2026.

ACF Comment Request: Annual Report on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs and State Maintenance-of-Effort Programs-ACF-204 (Annual TANF and MOE Report). Comments due on or before April 27, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory. Comments due on or before May 26, 2026.

DOI Comment Request: Education Contracts Under the Johnson-O’Malley Act. Comments due on or before April 27, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory. Comments due on or before May 26, 2026.

BIA Comment Request: Education Contracts Under the Johnson-O’Malley Act. Comments due on or before April 27, 2026.

DOL Comment Request: National Worker Survey. Comments due on or before April 27, 2026.

Today’s Federal Register.