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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.

FY2025 Appropriations Tracker

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Stay up to date on federal priorities. Last updated 9/19/24.

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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


  • Trump Travel Ban

    June 5, 2025

    On Tuesday, President Trump signed an Executive Order resurrecting and expanding the travel ban put in place during his first term. This new ban prohibits citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the United States. The ban, which the White House…

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  • Dept. of Education Budget Request Released

    June 2, 2025

    The Trump administration has released its budget request for the Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2026, proposing steep funding cuts of more than 15%—a $12 billion reduction in budget authority. The administration characterizes these cuts as part of a broader effort to "responsibly wind down" the department. While the president’s budget request serves as…

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  • Trump Signs Executive Orders on Nuclear Energy & Federal Research

    May 27, 2025

    Last week, President Trump signed two Executive Orders on nuclear energy and Gold Standard Science. The Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base order seeks to expedite and promote the production and operation of nuclear energy in America by streamlining regulations, allowing reactor construction on federal lands, and requiring the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue licensing decisions…

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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