BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM

Support for the inclusion of higher education priorities and funding including efforts to expand the Pell Grant and increase the federal award amount, support for additional funding for federal research and research infrastructure, support for workforce and economic development initiatives, student mental health and academic success priorities throughout the FY25 budget and appropriations process. Continued support for the UW System's 2025 Federal Priorities including increased funding for: the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and the Pell Grant Program. Concern with proposed cuts to Facilities and Administrative Costs across federal research agencies. Support for federal financial aid programs including: the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, TRIO, GEAR UP, and the Pell Grant Program. Support for sustainability efforts and energy and water sciences research - including via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Department of Energy - the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, including PFAS research. Support for rural autonomous vehicles via Department of Transportation funding and the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act. Support for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program in FY25 appropriations legislation.

Support for the UW System's 2025 Federal Priorities including the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and student federal financial aid including: the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, TRIO, GEAR UP, and the Pell Grant Program. Support for efforts related to freedom of expression and civil dialogue on college campuses. Continued review and concerns with H.R.6951 - College Cost Reduction Act. Concerns with Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency Regulations. Concerns with H.R.1048 - DETERRENT Act. Concerns related to potential impacts to student financial aid and to other operational matters resulting from ongoing efforts to close the Department of Education and the agency's reduction in force.

Support for the UW System's 2025 Federal Priorities which look to foster talent and diversity including support for comprehensive immigration reform that includes support for students brought to the United States as young children and international students who wish to remain post-graduation; support for efforts to improve visa processing.

Support for Congressional efforts related to student veterans and student veteran services.

Support for agriculture research, Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, and forestry programs in the Farm Bill Reauthorization.