The University of Colorado released an update on April 9 regarding several federal matters, including fiscal year 2026 government funding, the president’s budget request for fiscal year 2027, new executive orders, and changes affecting health and education agencies.
The update is important for faculty, staff, and stakeholders who rely on timely information about federal policy changes that may impact university operations and research. It summarizes recent developments from CU Federal Relations and Counsel.
Topics covered in the communication include ongoing discussions about FY26 government appropriations, details of the FY27 President’s Budget Request, new executive orders issued by the administration, updates related to Health and Human Services (HHS) as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Healthcare Advisory Committee activities. The report also mentions planned moves for Department of Education (ED) and Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters along with an extended deadline for submitting Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data.
Members of the university community are encouraged to stay informed through these regular updates. For further details or to access past communications and memos from federal agencies relevant to higher education institutions like CU, readers can visit the CU System Federal Updates and Actions page.
These updates aim to keep stakeholders aware of shifting regulatory environments so they can better prepare for any changes that may affect their work or studies.
