RAMC WASHINGTON WRAP UP - June 27, 2025

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CONGRESS

The Senate Finance committee released text representing the Committee’s portion of the Senate’s budget reconciliation bill. The Committee provided section-by-section summary can be found here.

The General Accountability Office determined that the Institute of Museum and Library Services violated the Impoundment Control Act (ICA).

Politico reported that the Senate Parliamentarian has found that the provision of the Banking Committee’s budget reconciliation bill that would defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau violates the Senate’s Byrd Rule.

ADMINISTRATION

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) disclosed in a June 5 Federal court filing that it either has reinstated or is evaluating whether to reinstate certain terminated ED contracts.

Politico reported that the U.S. State Department issued a cable to consular offices stating that interviews could resume for individuals seeking U.S. student and other educational visas and that consular officers are directed to screen the social media and online presence of new visa applicants and returning applicants.

A Federal district court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Defense from instituting a 15 percent cap on indirect research cost rates.

Education News Headlines
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Education Dept. Plan to Send CTE Programs to Labor Stokes Concern [Inside Higher Ed]

Judge strikes down National Science Foundation’s 15% funding cap for research overhead [Higher Ed Dive]

Judge raises free speech concerns in Trump administration effort to ban Harvard international students [The Hill]

Congress Eyes Cap on Parent PLUS Loans [Inside Higher Ed]

The GOP megabill takes aim at universities. But Hillsdale College gets a carveout. [POLITICO]

Federal Cuts Put Institutional Aid at Risk [Inside Higher Ed]

Could New Social-Media Screening Create a Student-Visa Bottleneck? [The Chronicle of Higher Education]

Making Space for International Students This Summer [Inside Higher Ed]

Majority of high schoolers say they don’t feel prepared for post-graduation [Higher Ed Dive] Jobs for the Future, Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation Report: “Most Gen Z High Schoolers Feel Unprepared for Life After Graduation”

Op-Ed: Could an AI-Driven ‘Job Apocalypse’ Push the Best and Brightest into Teaching? [The 74]

Republican plans to cap student borrowing could shatter an everyday profession [POLITICO]

Advocates fear litmus test in new student visa rules [The Hill]

Academic Freedom Was Already Limited at U.S. Service Academies. Then Came Trump. [Inside Higher Ed]

How Trump has targeted Harvard’s international students — and what the latest court ruling means [The Los Angeles Times]

AmeriCorps’ Work with Students in Limbo Despite Halt to Federal Funding Cuts [The 74]

School Restrooms, LGBTQ+ Curriculum, Disability Rights: A Spring Legal Roundup [Education Week]

Tuition Increases and Layoffs Are Coming to a Broad Set of Universities [The New York Times]

DOJ Targets In-State Tuition for Noncitizens in Kentucky as Texas Students Fight Back [Inside Higher Ed]

How Senate Republicans Want to Hold Colleges Accountable [Inside Higher Ed]

To employers, AI skills aren’t just for tech majors anymore [The Hechinger Report]

5 Ways Schools Are Directly Feeling the Federal Funding Chaos [Education Week]

Committee News and Schedule, Schedule for House and Senate Floor:

Senate Majority Leader
Press Release: Thune: Republicans’ Bill Puts American Strength, Safety, and Prosperity First

Press Release: Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill for a Strong, Safe, and Prosperous America

Senate Minority Leader
Press Release: Schumer, Wyden Reveal True Cost Of Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Betrayal”: $4.2 TRILLION In Tax Giveaways To The Ultra-Rich Paid For On The Backs Of American Families

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
June 26: Executive Session on the Nominations of Penny Schwinn to be Deputy Secretary of Education, Department of Education; Kimberly Richey to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education; Daniel Aronowitz to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor; David Keeling to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Jonathan Berry, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor; Andrew Rogers, to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor; Anthony D’Esposito, to be Inspector General, Department of Labor; Andrea Lucas, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2030; and Jeremiah Workman, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training.
430 Dirksen Senate Office Building and via webcast
9:30 a.m. ET

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Hearing Recap: “Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Indian Country: Postsecondary Education at the Bureau of Indian Education”

Press Release: @EdWorkforceCmte to Mark Up Bills on Education Freedom, Accreditation, and Workers’ Benefits

Press Release: Walberg and Owens Deliver Opening Statements at Joint Hearing on Bureau of Indian Education

Press Release: ICYMI: HEWD Ranking Member Adams Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Tribal Education

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Indian Country: Postsecondary Education at the Bureau of Indian Education

June 25: Full Committee Mark Up of “H.R. 3453, H.R. 2516, H.R. 4054, H.R. 2528, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2988, H.R. 3170”
2175 Rayburn and via webcast
10:15 a.m. ET

July 9: Full Committee Hearing on “Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role of Faculty, Funding, and Ideology”
Witnesses: Dr. Robert M. Groves, Interim President, Georgetown University; Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor, The City University of New York; and Dr. Rich Lyons, Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley
2175 Rayburn and via webcast.
10:15 a.m. ET

Senate Committee on Appropriations
June 25: Full Committee Hearing on “A Review of the President’s Special Message of June 3, 2025”
Witnesses: The Honorable Eric S. Schmitt, U.S. Senator, U.S. Senate; The Honorable Brian E. Schatz, U.S. Senator, U.S. Senate; The Honorable Russell T. Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget
106 Dirksen and via webcast.
2:30 p.m. ET

Senate Committee on the Budget
Press Release: Merkley: When Using Authentic Accounting, Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Costs $4.2 Trillion Over 10 Years

House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Press Release: Chairman Carter Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Press Release: Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on HHS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Press Release: Pallone Opening Remarks at HHS Budget Hearing with Secretary Kennedy

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Joint Subcommittee Hearing on The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget

Senate Majority Leader
Press Release: Myths vs. Facts: Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill Will Supercharge the Economy and Preserve Programs Americans Rely On

Op Ed: A Generational Opportunity for Strength, Prosperity

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Chair Walberg Applauds Trump’s American History & Civics Priorities

Press Release: Chairman Walberg on the Anniversary of Title IX

Press Release: @EdWorkforceCmte Will Mark Up Bills on Education Freedom, Accreditation, and Workers’ Benefits

Press Release: Time Change: Owens and Gosar to Hold Joint Hearing on Postsecondary Education at the Bureau of Indian Education

June 24: Joint Subcommittee Hearing on “Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Indian Country: Postsecondary Education at the Bureau of Indian Education”
Witnesses to be announced.
1324 Longworth and via webcast.
10:30 a.m. ET

June 25: Full Committee Mark Up of “H.R. 3453, H.R. 2516, H.R. 4054, H.R. 2528, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2988, H.R. 3170”
2175 Rayburn and via webcast
10:15 a.m. ET

House Committee on Energy and Commerce
June 24: Subcommittee Hearing on “The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget”
Witness: The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2123 Rayburn and via webcast.
10:00 a.m. ET

Senate Majority Leader
Press Release: Thune Joins Breitbart News Saturday With Matt Boyle

Senate Minority Leader
Press Release: Leader Schumer Statement On Senate Democrats Fighting Cruel And Devastating SNAP Cuts That Would Rip Food Away From Millions Of Americans

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Walberg, Mackenzie Host Roundtable with Independent Workers

Senate Committee on the Budget
Press Release: Several Additional Provisions in Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Are Subject to 60-Vote Threshold, According to Senate Parliamentarian

Press Release: More Provisions in Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Are Subject to Byrd Rule, Parliamentarian Advises

Press Release: Merkley: Republicans Confirm the Use of Magic Math

Senate Minority Leader
Press Release: Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Devastating Effects Of Senate Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Betrayal”

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Press Release: NEXT WEEK: Senate HELP Committee to Consider President Trump’s Education, Labor Nominees

Statements and Webcast from Yesterday’s Full Committee Hearing on the Nominations of Jonathan Berry to be Solicitor, Department of Labor, Andrew Rogers to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, Anthony D’Esposito to be Inspector General, Department of Labor and Andrea Lucas to be a Member, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

House Committee on Education and Workforce
Press Release: Scott, DeLauro, Murray, Baldwin Call on ED to Immediately Cease Illegal Plan to Transfer CTE Program Responsibilities to DOL

June 24: Joint Subcommittee Hearing on “Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Indian Country: Postsecondary Education at the Bureau of Indian Education”
Witnesses to be announced.
1324 Longworth and via webcast.
2:00 p.m. ET

July 9: Full Committee Hearing on “Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role of Faculty, Funding, and Ideology”
Witnesses: Dr. Robert M. Groves, Interim President, Georgetown University; Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor, The City University of New York; and Dr. Rich Lyons, Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley
2175 Rayburn and via webcast.
10:15 a.m. ET

Senate Committee on Appropriations
Press Release: Murray, DeLauro, Scott, Baldwin Call on Department of Education to Immediately Cease Illegal Plan to Transfer Career and Technical Education Program Responsibilities to Labor Department

June 25: Full Committee Hearing on “A Review of the President’s Special Message of June 3, 2025”
Witness: The Honorable Russell T. Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Dirksen Senate Office Building 106 and via webcast.
2:30 p.m. ET

Senate Committee on the Budget
Press Release: Senate Parliamentarian Advises Several Provisions in Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Are Not Permissible, Subject to Byrd Rule

House Committee on Energy and Commerce
June 24: Subcommittee Hearing on “The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget”
Witnesses to be announced.
2123 Rayburn and via webcast.
10:00 a.m. ET

U.S. Department of Education and the Administration

White House Press Release: President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Prevents the Largest Tax Hike in History and Unleashes Economic Growth

White House Press Release: One Big Beautiful Bill Will Protect American Jobs, Unleash Economic Growth

White House Press Release: It is Possible to Support Science and Hold It Accountable at the Same Time

ED Press Release: U.S. Department of Education Finds California Department of Education and California Interscholastic Federation in Violation of Title IX

ED Press Release: U.S. Department of Education Celebrates America’s Upcoming 250th Birthday with New History and Civics Seminars Grant Program

ED Press Release: Secretary McMahon Celebrates 53rd Anniversary of Title IX at “Her Game, Her Legacy” Event in New Mexico

DOL Press Release: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer marks 100 days championing American workers

DOL Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor awards $2M to Kentucky to help workers affected by layoffs in Bluegrass Area Development District

Legislative Movement in Congress:

H.R.1190 — Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
Sponsor: Downing, Troy [Rep.-R-MT-2] (Introduced 02/11/2025) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: House – Financial Services | Senate – Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 119-122
Latest Action: Senate – 06/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Press Release: Downing Bill to Expand Rural Access to Capital Passes House

H.R.1679 — Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
Sponsor: Evans, Gabe [Rep.-R-CO-8] (Introduced 02/27/2025) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House – Energy and Commerce | Senate – Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: Senate – 06/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Press Release: Congressman Evans’ Third Bipartisan Bill Passes the House

S.2147 — A bill to exempt intercollegiate athletic conferences and interstate intercollegiate athletic associations from the antitrust laws.
Sponsor: Paul, Rand [Sen.-R-KY] (Introduced 06/24/2025) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate – Judiciary
Latest Action: Senate – 06/24/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Press Release: Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Collegiate Sports Integrity Act

H.R.4087 — To provide a definition of antisemitism for the enforcement of covered civil rights laws.
Sponsor: Moore, Barry [Rep.-R-AL-1] (Introduced 06/23/2025) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Judiciary; Oversight and Government Reform; Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 06/23/2025 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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.Res.534 — To commemorate the enactment of title IX and to celebrate the contributions women and girls make in education and athletics.
Sponsor: McClain, Lisa C. [Rep.-R-MI-9] (Introduced 06/23/2025) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 06/23/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.Res.536 — Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2025, as “National Women’s Sports Week” to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women’s sports.
Sponsor: Tenney, Claudia [Rep.-R-NY-24] (Introduced 06/23/2025) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 06/23/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

S.356 — Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sponsor: Crapo, Mike [Sen.-R-ID] (Introduced 02/03/2025) Cosponsors: (27)
Committees: Senate – Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: House – 06/23/2025 Held at the desk.

S.2140 — A bill to establish Haskell Indian Nations University as a federally chartered educational institution to fulfill the treaty and trust responsibility of the Federal Government to Indians, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Moran, Jerry [Sen.-R-KS] (Introduced 06/23/2025) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: Senate – Finance
Latest Action: Senate – 06/23/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.Res.295 — A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as “National Women’s Sports Week” to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women’s sports.
Sponsor: Ernst, Joni [Sen.-R-IA] (Introduced 06/23/2025) Cosponsors: (8)
Committees: Senate – Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: Senate – 06/23/2025 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

H.R.4054 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reform accreditation.
Sponsor: Fine, Randy [Rep.-R-FL-6] (Introduced 06/20/2025) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Education and Workforce
Latest Action: House – 06/20/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.Res.523 — Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2025, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children’s health and secure storage of guns in the home.
Sponsor: Crow, Jason [Rep.-D-CO-6] (Introduced 06/20/2025) Cosponsors: (16)
Committees: House – Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House – 06/20/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

S.2107 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers.
Sponsor: Durbin, Richard J. [Sen.-D-IL] (Introduced 06/18/2025) Cosponsors: (7)
Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate – 06/18/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Press Release: As Republicans Aim To Eliminate Regulations On Predatory For-Profit Schools, Durbin & Cohen Introduce Legislation To Crack Down On The Industry

S.2111 — A bill to require a cap on the number of foreign students who may enroll in a university under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Scott, Rick [Sen.-R-FL] (Introduced 06/18/2025) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate – Judiciary
Latest Action: Senate – 06/18/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Federal Education Training and Grant Opportunities, Notices:

ED Notice: Technical Assistance on State Data Collection-National Technical Assistance Center To Improve State Capacity To Collect, Report, Analyze, and Use Accurate IDEA Part B and Part C Fiscal Data

ED Notice: Technical Assistance on State Data Collection-IDEA Data Management Center

ED Grant Notice: Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program-Stepping-Up Technology Implementation. Applications due on or before July 25, 2025.

ED Grant Notice: Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities-National Center To Improve Faculty Capacity To Use Educational Technology in Special Education Personnel and Leadership Preparation Programs. Applications due on or before July 25, 2025.

ED Grant Notice: Technical Assistance on State Data Collection-IDEA Data Management Center. Applications due on or before July 25, 2025.

ED Grant Notice: American History and Civics Education National Activities-Seminars for America’s Semiquincentennial. Applications due on or before July 23, 2025.

ED Grant Notice: State Personnel Development Grants. Applications due on or before August 1, 2025.

DOL Notice: Employment and Training (ETA) Program Year (PY) 2025 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166, Indian and Native American Programs Grantee Allotments

RAMC WASHINGTON WRAP UP – June 27, 2025

RAMC WASHINGTON WRAP UP – June 27, 2025