HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 144

Reps. Tate and DeBoer offered the following resolution:

A resolution to urge the United States Congress to ensure continued funding for the Federal TRIO programs.

Whereas, The Federal TRIO programs ?provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention? to help low-income, first-generation, and disabled participants overcome barriers to college access and success.? The Federal TRIO programs are made up of eight different programs serving pre-college, college-going learners, and professionals across all 50 states.? These programs include the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, which prepares students for doctoral studies; Talent Search, which educates middle and high school students about the college admissions and financial aid processes; Educational Opportunity Centers, which support adult learners in accessing post-secondary education and career-planning; Student Support Services, which focus on college persistence with advising and academic support; Upward Bound, which prepares high school students for college through academic support and enrichment; Upward Bound Math-Science, which focuses on STEM fields for students with an interest in math and science; Veterans Upward Bound, which assists veterans with the transition to college; and a Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Staff; and

Whereas, Under federal law, all TRIO programs require all participants to demonstrate a need for academic support to pursue education beyond secondary school.? Program eligibility is primarily based on low-income status, being a first-generation college student, or having a disability. In fiscal year 2024, TRIO programs were funded at 1.191 billion dollars and served more than 880,000 participants, including 6,000 United States veterans; and

Whereas, President Trump?s fiscal year 2026 Budget Request cuts all funding from the TRIO programs and calls for their elimination.? This proposal, if enacted, would significantly impact millions of low-income, first-generation, and disabled participants who rely on the services offered by these programs to access and succeed in postsecondary education; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Congress to ensure continued funding for the Federal TRIO programs; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Michigan congressional delegation.