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Update on FY 2025 Appropriations
With the end of the fiscal year quickly approaching, yesterday, the House of Representatives voted on a continuing resolution (CR) that would have extended current federal funding for an additional six months. Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Senate Releases FY 2025 Education Funding Bill
Senate appropriators on Aug. 1 released and passed the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies funding bill. Continue reading
Posted Aug 5, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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DC Digest July 29-August 2
This past week was the Senate’s final one before adjourning for the August recess and the Senate Appropriations Committee met to approve its fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies spending bill. Continue reading
Posted Aug 2, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Appropriators Release FY 2025 Education Funding Bill
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies released their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bill earlier this week. The bill proposes deep cuts to many education and job training programs. The bill would cut spending for the agencies within its jurisdiction by 11... Continue reading
Posted Jun 28, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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HELP Committee Holds Hearing on WIOA Reauthorization
On Wednesday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing about reauthorizing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Continue reading
Posted Jun 13, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Update on FY 2025 Appropriations
Each year, members in both chambers lead “Dear Colleague” letters that are sent to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee in both the House and Senate requesting robust funding for the Perkins Basic State Grant. Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Commerce Department Announces Workforce Policy Agenda
On May 14, the Department of Commerce announced a Department Administrative Order (DAO) to establish a workforce policy agenda focused on preparing the workforce with the skills necessary to accelerate the development and deployment of emerging technologies. Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Secretary Su Testifies Before Education and Workforce Committee
On Wednesday, acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee on the policies and priorities of the Department of Labor. Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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House Passes WIOA Reauthorization
On Tuesday, the House, in a 378-26 vote, overwhelmingly passed H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Appropriations Recap: Congress Completes Work on FY 24 and Begins Work on FY 25 Appropriations
Last week, lawmakers wrapped up Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 by passing a package of six appropriations bills, including the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bill. Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Lawmakers Release FY 24 Education Funding Bill
Early this morning, lawmakers introduced the final six-bill appropriations package for fiscal year (FY) 2024, totaling more than $1.2 trillion. The release comes one day before the continuing resolution (CR) keeping government open is set to expire. The bill provides the Department of Education $79.1 billion in discretionary spending, which... Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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President Biden Release FY2025 Budget Request
On March 11, President Joe Biden released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, requesting $82 billion for the Department of Education, just slightly above current funding levels. Continue reading
Posted Mar 13, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Biden Delivers State of the Union
On Thursday, President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union Address. Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Lawmakers Clear Stopgap Bill, Setting Up Final Spending Talks
On Thursday, lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown after both the House and Senate cleared a two-step continuing resolution (CR) to allow final FY 2024 appropriations work to wrap up in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Posted Mar 1, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Congressional Leaders Announce Topline Deal on Appropriations
Over the weekend, lawmakers in the House and Senate announced that they reached an agreement on spending levels for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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House Education and Workforce Committee Approves WIOA Reauthorization Legislation
On December 7, lawmakers introduced H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Continue reading
Posted Dec 13, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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House Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Short-Term Pell Proposal
On December 5, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) along with Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) introduced H.R. 6586, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. Continue reading
Posted Dec 7, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Congress Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown
On Wednesday, the Senate voted 87-11 to approve legislation that would fund the government into next year, clearing the measure for President Biden’s signature. Continue reading
Posted Nov 16, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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House Oversight Committee Holds Hearing on Community Colleges and Apprenticeships
On October 25, the House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs held the hearing titled, “The Power of Apprenticeships: Faster, Better Paths to Prosperous Jobs and Less Waste in Higher Education.” Continue reading
Posted Oct 27, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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With a New Speaker the Appropriations Process is Resuming! Urge Your Member of Congress to Support Investments in CTE!
On October 25, the House of Representatives selected a new speaker who has vowed to resume consideration of the House’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bills, including the Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education appropriations bill. Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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House Selects Mike Johnson as Next Speaker of the House
On October 25, the House elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) to be the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives, capping off a contentious three-week period where the House did not have a speaker. Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Shutdown Averted! Remind Your Members of Congress to Support Investments in CTE!
Last weekend, Congress temporarily averted a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution (CR) to keep federal programs operating at current funding levels until November 17. Continue reading
Posted Oct 3, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Congress Averts Shutdown
Over the weekend, Congress passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown. Continue reading
Posted Oct 2, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Education Department Releases Final Gainful Employment Rule
On September 26, the Department of Education released its final Gainful Employment (GE) rule. Continue reading
Posted Sep 29, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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Senate Moves Forward on CR
On September 26, the Senate moved forward on a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) that would keep the government open when the current federal fiscal year ends on September 30. Continue reading
Posted Sep 27, 2023 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates
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