ACE on the Hill 2026

 
Join us for ACE on the Hill 2026 on February 25 in Washington, DC.

This annual advocacy day will bring college and university presidents and chancellors together with federal policymakers at a pivotal moment for higher education. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from policymakers and congressional staff in the new Congress, as well as engage with their own congressional delegations.

The event will precede ACE Experience 2026 (ACEx), which is scheduled for February 26-28.

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​Useful Links

Higher Education & The Trump Transition
Resources from the federal government and ACE.

2025 Legislative Agenda
ACE's Office of Government Relations and National Engagement

The Higher Education Act (HEA): A Primer
Congressional Research Service | April 2023

A Brief Guide to the Federal Budget and Appropriations Process 
ACE

The Appropriations Process: A Brief Overview
Congressional Research Service | May 2023

Authorizations and the Appropriations
Process

Congressional Research Service | May 2023