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

ADMINISTRATION

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) published final regulations eliminating disparate-impact liability provisions from regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

ED announced the elimination of the Methods of Administrations (MOA) program from the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

CONGRESS

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2027 by a 220-205 vote, which would extend government funding and operations through December 4. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SC) remarked that the Senate will vote on a short-term continuing resolution before the August recess.

The House Education and Workforce Committee marked up H.R. 8781, the Title IX Clarification Act of 2026; H.R. 4986, the Parents Opt-in Protection Act; H.R. 8747, the K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026; H.R. 8183, the Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act of 2026; and H.R. 9723, the Fit Future Act. H.R. 8781, H.R. 4986 and H.R. 8747 passed by an 18 to 15 vote. H.R. 8183 and H.R. 9723 passed by a unanimous vote. The bills can now proceed to the House floor for consideration.

COURTS

A Federal judge ruled that Federal officials cannot revoke existing grants based on new government political priorities.

A Federal appeals court denied ED’s request to delay the deadline for deciding thousands of student borrower defense cases under the Sweet v. McMahon settlement.

Education News Headlines
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New Loan Limit Proration Rule Raises Concern Among Financial Aid Experts [Inside Higher Ed]

New grads have to compete with AI for entry-level roles, hiring managers say [Higher Ed Dive]
Resume Templates Report: ” The class of 2026 hiring report: how AI is raising the bar on entry-level hiring”

How Colleges Are Redesigning the Path to a Degree [Inside Higher Ed]

Court blocks in-state tuition for undocumented students in Illinois [Higher Ed Dive]

How Will New Student Visa Rules Impact Athletics? [Inside Higher Ed]

3 dozen of Harvard’s peers back its court fight against the Trump administration [Higher Ed Dive]

Compton College Plans to Tie Basic Needs to Academic Milestones. Will It Work? [Inside Higher Ed]

Ed. Dept. Shifts Civil Rights to the Justice Dept.: What It Means for Schools [Article 4 – Education Week]

As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track [Los Angeles Times]

Inside the federal keyword lists that canceled billions in research funding [Higher Ed Dive]

Workforce Pell Is Live. How’s It Going for States? [Inside Higher Ed]

Why Scientists Hate Trump’s New Plan to Revamp Research Funding [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Can Outcomes-Based Financing Help Solve the Loan Crisis? [Inside Higher Ed]

Ctrl+F: Federal agencies used keyword searches to nix grants en masse, court records show [Higher Ed Dive]

3 Programmatic Accreditors Withdraw From Federal Recognition [Inside Higher Ed]

Trump officials plan to shift more research funding to individual scientists [Higher Ed Dive]

Trump administration drops demand that Penn hand over list of Jewish employees [The Hill]

Appeals court rejects Education Department’s bid to delay borrower defense decisions [Higher Ed Dive]

NACIQI Recommends Denial of Recognition for Cosmetology Accreditor [Inside Higher Ed]

Out of reach? Adults grade colleges on their affordability. [Higher Ed Dive]
Gallup and Lumina Foundation Report: “Just 12% of Americans Say Four-Year Colleges Are Affordable”

The Long Shadow of Columbia’s Deal With Trump [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Committee News and Schedule, Schedule for House and Senate Floor

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
July 29: Subcommittee Hearing on “The Impact of AI on the Workforce”
Witnesses: Ken Clark, President and CEO, EmployIndy; Carol Rogers, Director, Indiana Business Research Center; Liya Palagashvili, Director of the Labor Policy Project, Mercatus Center, George Mason University; Jonathan Liebert, CEO, BBB of Southern Colorado; Justin Heck, Senior Director of Research and Data Production, Opportunity@Work.
430 Dirksen and via webcast.
2:00 p.m. ET

July 30: Full Committee Executive Session on Nominations, S. 5038, S. 5046, S. 2511, S. 3010, S. 3589, S. 4097, S. 4689, S. 3333, S. 4965, and S. 3097
430 Dirksen and via webcast.
9:45 a.m. ET

House Majority Leader
Press Release: Scalise’s Summer Update: Key House Republican Wins of 2026

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: UPDATED: Senate HELP Committee to Vote on Bills Expanding Opportunities for Americans to Succeed, Nominations for ASPR, CDC, DOL

House Majority Leader
Press Release: Committee Cliff Notes: Week of July 20, 2026

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Hearing Recap: “Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America’s Workforce”

Press Release: @EdWorkforceCmte Holds Georgia Field Hearing on AI Creating Opportunities Across America’s Workforce

Press Release: Congresswoman McBath Opening Remarks at Field Hearing on Protecting Workers from AI

Statements and Webcast from July 24 Field Hearing on “Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America’s Workforce”

House Committee on Appropriations
Press Release: DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Admission to Terminating Grants Based on Political Party

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: Updated Agenda: Senate HELP Committee to Vote on Health, Labor Nominations

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: @EdWorkforceCmte to Hold Georgia Field Hearing on AI Creating Opportunities Across America’s Workforce—Tomorrow 10:00

Press Release: ICYMI: Ranking Member Scott Hosts Event on Republicans’ Changes to Student Loan Program

Press Release: Ranking Member Scott Statement on ED and HHS Eliminating Disparate Impact Provisions

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Press Release: ICYMI Cruz in USA Today: Congress must fix college sports before it’s too late

Senate Majority Leader
Press Release: Thune Hopeful Democrats Will Cooperate in Funding the Government

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: Next Week: Senate HELP Committee to Vote on Bills Expanding Opportunities for Americans to Succeed

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Mackenzie Holds Hearing on How Biden-Harris DOL Leaked Confidential Information

Press Release: Hearing Recap: “Broken Trust: How the Biden-Harris DOL Leaked Confidential Information”

Press Release: Congressman Takano Opening Remarks at Hearing with DOL OIG

Statements and Webcast from July 22 Subcommittee Hearing on “Broken Trust: How the Biden-Harris DOL Leaked Confidential Information.”

House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Press Release: Ranking Member Lofgren’s Opening Statement at Hearing on OSTP’s FY2027 Research Priorities

Department of Education and the Administration

DOL Press Release: US Department of Labor advances partnership with Huntington Ingalls Industries to strengthen skilled-workforce pipeline, support maritime reindustrialization

ED Press Release: U.S. Department of Education Removes Disparate-Impact from Title VI Regulations

Legislative Movement in Congress

S.5146 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth.
Sponsor: Murray, Patty [Sen.-D-WA] (Introduced 07/28/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 07/28/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Press Release: Murray, Kamlager-Dove, and Houchin Introduce Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Homeless and Foster Youth

S.J.Res.199 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)”.
Sponsor: Murray, Patty [Sen.-D-WA] (Introduced 06/24/2026) Cosponsors: (17)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 07/28/2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.

H.R.9955— To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opportunities for students at institutions of higher education to study trades, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Deluzio, Christopher R. [Rep.-D-PA-17] (Introduced 07/27/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 07/27/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R.9957 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for comprehensive student achievement information.
Sponsor: Hayes, Jahana [Rep.-D-CT-5] (Introduced 07/27/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 07/27/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R.9971— To reauthorize title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to improve and encourage innovation in international education, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Ross, Deborah K. [Rep.-D-NC-2] (Introduced 07/27/2026) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 07/27/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R.9907 — To enable the Department of Labor to promote the necessity of artificial intelligence to safeguard the welfare and job security of apprentices.
Sponsor: Haridopolos, Mike [Rep.-R-FL-8] (Introduced 07/23/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 07/23/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R.9908 — To require the development of a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Houchin, Erin [Rep.-R-IN-9] (Introduced 07/23/2026) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: House – Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House – 07/23/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

S.5116 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the standards for accreditation of an institution of higher education to assess the institution’s adoption of admissions practices that refrain from preferential treatment in admissions based on an applicant’s relationship to alumni of, or donors to, the institution, to authorize a feasibility study on data collection, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Young, Todd [Sen.-R-IN] (Introduced 07/23/2026) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 07/23/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End Legacy Admissions

H.R.9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Cole, Tom [Rep.-R-OK-4] (Introduced 07/18/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Appropriations; Budget
Latest Action: Senate – 07/22/2026 Received in the Senate.
Press Release: Cole Votes to Keep the Government Working for the American People

H.R.9881 — To modify the procedure for an institution of higher education to change the institution’s primary accrediting agency or association, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Takano, Mark [Rep.-D-CA-39] (Introduced 07/22/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 07/22/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.Con.Res.113 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.
Sponsor: Arrington, Jodey C. [Rep.-R-TX-19] (Introduced 07/18/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Budget
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-754
Latest Action: House – 07/22/2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

S.5064 — A bill to modify the procedure for an institution of higher education to change the institution’s primary accrediting agency or association, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Schiff, Adam B. [Sen.-D-CA] (Introduced 07/22/2026) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 07/22/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Schiff, Takano Fight Trump Administration Weaponization of Higher Education Accreditation Process with New Bill

S.5077 — A bill to authorize workforce development innovation grants for the implementation, expansion, and evaluation of evidence-based workforce programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Bennet, Michael F. [Sen.-D-CO] (Introduced 07/22/2026) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 07/22/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: Bennet, Blunt Rochester Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages

Federal Education Training and Grant Opportunities, Notices

ED Comment Request: Eligible Career Pathway Program. Comments due on or before September 28, 2026.

USDA Notice: Child and Adult Care Food Program: National Average Payment Rates, Day Care Home Food Service Payment Rates, and Administrative Reimbursement Rates for Sponsoring Organizations of Day Care Homes for the Period July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027.

ED Final Rule: Final Waivers and Extensions of the Project Periods With Funding for the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP).

ED Comment Request: Approved State Ability To Benefit Process. Comments due on or before September 22, 2026.

ED Final Rule: Rescinding Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs.

ED Comment Request: Borrower Defense to Loan Repayment Universal Forms. Comments due on or before August 24, 2026.

ED Comment Request: Loan Rehabilitation: Reasonable and Affordable Payments. Comments due on or before August 24, 2026.

HHS Final Rule: Rescinding Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs.

BLS Comment Request: Current Population Survey-Basic Labor Force. Comments due on or before August 24, 2026.

Today’s Federal Register.