A quick look back at the news from last week. Compiled by Penn Hill Group

HOUSE AND SENATE

The House Committee on Education and Labor approved legislation in response to the reconciliation instructions included in the FY 2022 Congressional Budget Resolution. The measure passed Committee by a 28 to 22 vote.

The House Committee on Ways and Means began the markup of its legislation drafted in response to reconciliation instructions which includes provisions for childcare and paid family leave.

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed its reconciliation bill which includes funding for the National Science Foundation among other provisions.

ADMINISTRATION

The U.S Department of Education (ED) announced the creation of a new grant program to provide funding to school districts that have had funds withheld from them by the State as a result of mandated COVID-19 prevention strategies.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Penn Hill Group provides a list of grant opportunities and summaries for select grants. Please visit our website for more information.