Updates on Federal Policy

Department of Education RIF; Cancellation of Federal Grants; F&A Updates

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Policy Webinar on Latest Government Activity with Lewis-Burke

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Large Scale Reduction in Force (RIF)

Federal agencies have issued large-scale Reduction in Force (RIF) actions through the past weeks, firing federal employees. While no official tally has been issued, reported estimates reach into the tens…

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Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to Educational Institutions

On February 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) published a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to educational institutions that receive federal funds notifying them “that they must cease using race…

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Temporary Restraining Order on NIH Research Awards

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) notice announcing a cap on the Facilities and Administration (F&A) rate for all ongoing and new NIH research awards of 15 percent was blocked…

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Courts – Temporary Restraining Order

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Judge Blocks Pause on Federal Spending; ED Clarifies Student Aid Programs Exempt

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White House Rescinds Federal Funding Freeze Order

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Policy Update: OMB Issues Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance

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