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OFFICE OF FEDERAL RELATIONS

As one of the world’s leading research universities, the University of Washington is proud to be a long-term partner with the federal government on a host of programs and initiatives to improve society.

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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.

FY2026 Appropriations Tracker

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Stay up to date on federal priorities. Last updated 6/25/25.

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Federal Lobbying Disclosure

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We ask UW employees to coordinate advocacy with our office so that we can be clear, consistent, and comply with federal reporting requirements.

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Congressional Meeting Resources

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LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES


  • Byrd Bath Strikes Medicaid Proposals

    June 27, 2025

    In yet another setback for Senate Republicans, the Senate Parliamentarian has ruled that several key Medicaid provisions in the GOP's sweeping budget reconciliation bill violate the Byrd Rule, effectively stripping them from the legislation. The Byrd Rule, a procedural safeguard named after the late Senator Robert Byrd, restricts what can be included in budget reconciliation…

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  • GOP Education Plan Hits a Byrd Rule Snag

    June 27, 2025

    Senate Republicans were dealt a major blow in their proposed plans to overhaul higher education this week. Two important provisions contained in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions' reconciliation package have been deemed to violate the Senate's Byrd Rule. The Senate Parliamentarian -- the nonpartisan official tasked with interpreting and issuing rulings on Senate…

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  • NIH Pauses Grant Cancellations

    June 26, 2025

    In an internal NIH memo circulated on Tuesday, Michelle Bulls, who helps oversee the agency's external funding arm, directed agency staff not to cancel any additional research projects. Bulls instructed staff that, "effective immediately, please do not terminate any additional grant projects." The memo marks a retreat by the agency, which has slashed funding for…

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CONTACT US

Office of Federal Relations

444 North Capitol St. NW

Suite 418

Washington, DC 20001

Sarah Castro

Director

202-641-1420

federalrelations@uw.edu

Sang Han

Deputy Director

202-641-1420

Declan McKnight Sklut

Federal Policy Associate

202-641-1420