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.

LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

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  Tentative Budget Reconciliation Schedule

  January 23, 2025

  President Trump and GOP leadership are moving forward with their plan to advance their agenda through the budget reconciliation process. The tentative schedule of the process is as follows: Week of Feb. 10: House Budget Committee approves a budget resolution, followed by a House floor vote Week of Feb. 17: Senate vote-a-rama to adopt a…

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  The Trump Administration Begins

  January 21, 2025

  Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, and quickly got to work, signing a flurry of Executive Orders, pardons, and personnel actions. Many of the most notable actions of his first 24 hours in office relate to immigration, the federal workforce, foreign relations, and those charged…

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  119th Congress: Appropriations/Budget Outlook

  January 9, 2025

  Members of the 119th Congress have officially been sworn in, with President-elect Trump soon to follow. Republicans will now look to navigate a number of important pieces of legislation in the coming months, with slim majorities in both chambers. To start, the latest Continuing Resolution (CR) for FY2025 passed in late December funds the government…

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