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OFFICE OF FEDERAL RELATIONS

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

Explore the 2026 Federal Agenda

Located steps from the U.S. Capitol at the Hall of the States, the Office of Federal Relations represents the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ 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 4/27/26.

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


  • Committee releases FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill, including blocking language related to indirect costs

    April 29, 2026

    Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the FY27 bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 30. The text provides a total discretionary allocation of $77.34 billion, a $670 million decrease from the FY26 enacted level. The bill includes $7 billion for the NSF,…

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  • Senate appropriators push back on ED cuts during budget hearing

    April 29, 2026

    Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced backlash from both sides of the aisle on Tuesday during a Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the President’s proposed FY27 budget. The President’s budget requests $76.5 billion for the Department of Education, a $2.3 billion decrease from the 2026 enacted level. TRIO programs were a major point of discussion,…

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  • Entire National Science Board Dismissed

    April 27, 2026

    The National Science Board, the independent entity that guides the National Science Foundation, was dismissed late last Friday.   As of Monday morning ET, the NSF still had a list of NSB members up on its website.  We will continue to provide updates.

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CONTACT US

Office of Federal Relations

444 North Capitol St. NW

Suite 418

Washington, DC 20001

federalrelations@uw.edu

Sarah Castro

Assistant Vice President

202-624-1420

smcastro@uw.edu

Sang Han

Deputy Director

202-624-1420

sanghan1@uw.edu

Emily Wills

Federal Policy Associate

202-624-1420

emwills@uw.edu