Located steps from the U.S. Capitol at the Hall of the States, the Office of Federal Relations represents the University of Washington to both the legislative and executive branches of the federal government, participating on behalf of UW in a variety of national forums and advocating for UW priorities. The office also serves as a portal for the federal government and national organizations to the UW and as an access point for UW leadership and staff to our nation’s capital. Through regular reports and visits with campus personnel, Federal Relations staff provide timely information about national trends, opportunities and policy developments.

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  Agency-Specific Budget Request Documents Becoming Available

  April 6, 2026

  A number of agencies are making available their specific budget request documents. The NSF budget document is available here.  The budget documents from the Department of Education are posted here.  The initial requests from the Pentagon for its research budget are available here.  The USGS budget document is available here. 

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  Executive Order on Intercollegiate Athletics Issued

  April 6, 2026

  Late Friday afternoon, the President issued an executive order on intercollegiate athletics.  Effective August 1, the executive order (EO) addresses a number of issues in the area of college sports, including, among other, those associated with Name Image Likeness, revenue sharing, and transfers. The EO states that federal agencies that make grants and awards contracts…

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  As Expected, Budget Calls for Cuts in Many Areas

  April 3, 2026

  USGS As expected, the FY2027 budget proposal calls for cuts at many agencies and in many areas.  This includes programs of interest to UW funded by the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS budget document eliminates the Ecosystems Mission Area, which funds, among other programs, the Climate Adaptation Science Centers and the Cooperative Research Units. The…

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