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Why it matters: The Maryland community college is making its federal lobbying debut at a critical time for higher education funding. With Congress debating proposals to eliminate tuition at public institutions and potentially restructure the Department of Education, CSM is establishing a Washington presence to protect its interests in federal appropriations and education policy.
By the numbers: CSM hired a three-person team from G.S. Proctor & Associates — Gregory Stephen Proctor Jr., Joseph C. Green Jr., and Jeanette Tejeda de Gomez. The firm brings 19+ years of lobbying experience, with a client portfolio heavily focused on education and appropriations issues. Current clients include Goodwill of Greater Washington, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, and Prince George’s Community College Foundation, all lobbying on similar education funding matters.
The agenda: The college registered to lobby on broad education and budget/appropriations issues, without specifying particular legislation. This comes as Congress considers multiple bills affecting community colleges, including the College for All Act to eliminate public institution tuition, workforce development measures like the PROSPECT Act for child care training, and the Adult Education WORKS Act to strengthen workforce programs.
Between the lines: CSM’s timing reflects growing uncertainty around federal education funding. Recent congressional hearings have spotlighted higher education costs and questioned the federal government’s role in education. Republican proposals to dismantle the Department of Education and convert programs to state block grants could significantly impact community college funding streams. The college serves Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland, focusing on workforce training aligned with regional economic development needs.
The bottom line: CSM joins dozens of other educational institutions actively lobbying Congress on similar issues. With federal education policy in flux and appropriations battles intensifying, the college is positioning itself to compete for resources and protect existing funding streams that support its mission of affordable, accessible education.
For more on CSM’s initiatives, check this education initiatives page. Also, learn how lobbying impacts education in our lobbying impact article. For information on federal funding, see this Congress.gov page.
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