Congress
Congress Passes Extension through December 11
Along bipartisan lines, Congress averted a government shutdown while also delaying a White House rule that would end grants for political reasons.
Community College Advocacy Continues All Year Round: Invite Your Member of Congress to Meet Back Home!
During the August recess, congressional lawmakers return to their home states and districts to engage with their constituents and to pitch the many accomplishments they have made throughout the congressional session. In turn, community college leaders have an optimal opportunity to establish, strengthen, or renew relationships with the lawmakers that represent their campuses and advocate for community college legislative priorities.
Students, Families and Businesses Deserve Better Info on Community Colleges: Pass the College Transparency Act!
College Transparency Act, a bill that would better capture the community college population when collecting data for the student-level data network. This is an exciting week for community colleges, their students, supporters, and employer partners. After many years, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee plans to vote on the bipartisan College Transparency Act, a bill that would better capture the community college population when collecting data for the student-level data network.
Good News and Bad News. House Education and Labor Spending Bill Supports Pell Grants but Cuts Other Critical Supports for Community College Students
U.S. House released its proposed education and labor funding bill for fiscal year 2027 (FY27, which begins September 30). The bill includes good news and some bad news for community college students.
April 2026: Happy Community College Month!
This month, the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor proclaimed April 2026 as National Community College Month. With the executive branch making this declaration, it is now the legislative branch’s turn.
President Trump’s FY27 Budget Request Supports PellGrants but De-Funds Other Critical Supports for Community College Students
The White House sent the president’s annual budget request to Congress for upcoming fiscal year 2027 (FY27). The FY27 budget proposes to eliminate or consolidate critical programs for community college students, while protecting some others.
