February 2023 Federal and Legislative Updates

February 8, 2023

Resource: Updated North Carolina congressional district map The Office of Federal Affairs (OFA) has posted an updated North Carolina congressional delegation map for the 118th Congress, with the hope that it will serve as a helpful resource for the University community. OFA thanks the Office of Research Communications for creating this map and updating it ... Read more

January 2023 Federal and Legislative Updates

January 12, 2023

118th Congress underway after eventful start This week, House Republicans passed their rules package that outlines legislative procedures, committee rules and makeup, and other provisions. A section-by-section analysis is available. Newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) reportedly made agreements with Republicans outside of the rules package to secure the votes needed for his leadership ... Read more

December Federal and Legislative Updates

December 5, 2022

FY23 funding outlook remains uncertain Lawmakers have not yet reached an agreement on funding levels for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which began October 1. On December 16, the current Continuing Resolution (CR) funding the federal government at existing FY22 levels will expire. Negotiations behind the scenes at the top leadership level are reportedly leaning towards ... Read more

November Federal and Legislative Updates

November 10, 2022

Congressional Midterm Election Results Election officials continue to count votes in multiple races following the November 8 elections, but it appears likely that Republicans will win enough seats to take control of the House in January. Senate control will remain unknown until December when Georgia holds a runoff election for its Senate race. In January, ... Read more

October Federal and Legislative Updates

October 6, 2022

Congress passes funding extension, averts shutdown On September 30, the last day of FY22, the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government open and funded as FY23 officially began. The Senate passed the CR on September 29. This CR extends FY22 funding levels through December 16, providing more time for lawmakers to ... Read more

September Federal and Legislative Updates

September 7, 2022

White House Updates Guidance for Federal Agencies on Research Public Access On August 25, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) sent guidance to federal agencies directing them to ensure that federally funded research publications and supporting data are publicly accessible without an embargo on the release. The memo directs agencies to ... Read more

August Federal and Legislative Updates

August 9, 2022

Senate Appropriations Committee releases proposed FY23 spending bills On July 28, the Senate Appropriations Committee majority released all 12 of the long-awaited FY23 appropriations bills. Congress will likely pass a funding extension – or a continuing resolution – to keep the federal government open and funded under FY22 levels through mid-December. UNC Federal Affairs has ... Read more