Congress
The State of Federal Appropriations in the 2024 Fiscal Year
A look into the current state of play in Congress as it pertains to the FY24 appropriations cycle and what we can expect to see this year.
In The Know: A Closer Look Into the 118th Congress and the Federal Priorities for Community Colleges.
ACCT's Public Policy team kicks off season 5 of the "In The Know" podcast with an in-depth discussion on what to expect in the 118th Congress.
Hanging in the Balance: Which Direction Will Student Loan Reform Take in the 118th Congress
The 2022 midterm elections will shape the power dynamics of the 118th Congress. House education leaders present us with a preview of what we can expect should either party control the chamber.
Congressional District Work Period: An Opportunity for Community College Leaders
The month of August allows federal lawmakers to spend time in their home states and districts, and presents a great opportunity to community college leaders to strengthen relationships and be stronger advocates for their students and campuses.
What's the fallout from the Education Department delaying new Title IX regulations?
The agency risks the next Congress overturning a new rule, and college administrators are in a holding pattern waiting for its release.
Bipartisan Innovation Act, including short-term Pell, Work Continues into Summer
Since April, the Conference Committee in Congress charged with combining House and Senate bills aimed at improving American competitiveness in the areas of science and technology has been diligently working. As Congress continues its work, representatives from community colleges continue to advocate for the programs included in the bills that will support students and institutions in preparing the workforce needed to bolster the targeted industries in the jointly-referenced Bipartisan Innovation Act.
