OTC Inside The Beltway: Unpacking the Senate's Reconciliation Bill
This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie is joined by Megan, Sarah, and Nalia to discuss the latest updates around the reconciliation process after the Senate HELP Committee released its own portion of the bill this week that could make significant changes to higher education policy. Nalia begins by explaining how the reconciliation process works and what’s ahead for Congress. Megan and Sarah then debrief on what changes the Senate seeks to make to the House’s bill, which was initially released in April. From there, Sarah walks listeners through the latest verification guidance from the Department of Education (ED), including the questions NASFAA has over the guidance. Lastly, Melanie explains why NASFAA signed onto an amicus brief in support of Harvard University.
Speakers
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| Melanie Storey President and CEO |
Nalia Medina Assistant Director of Government Relations |
Megan Walter Senior Policy Analyst |
Sarah Austin Policy Analyst |
Maria Carrasco Reporter |
Resources
- Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- 2025 Budget Reconciliation Web Center
- Cassidy Unveils Senate’s Education Portion of Reconciliation
- ED Announces Changes to V4/V5 Verification Requirements, Effective Immediately
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Publication Date: 6/13/2025
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