The University of Colorado’s Federal Relations and Counsel released an update on August 29 covering recent federal policy developments that may impact higher education institutions. The topics addressed include the Supreme Court ruling related to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a proposed rule from the Department of Homeland Security regarding duration of status, and an executive order concerning political activity by federal grantees.
Other issues discussed in the update are a bulletin on safeguarding academia, changes in leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the removal of its director, elimination of the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program by the Department of Health and Human Services, a block on funding cuts to sanctuary jurisdictions, and a lawsuit involving the Department of Justice’s Homeland Security Investigations unit.
For further details, readers are directed to consult CU System Federal Transitions Updates page for ongoing communications and memos about these federal actions.
