The resolution, introduced by Representatives Tate and DeBoer, urges the United States Congress to maintain funding for the Federal TRIO programs, which provide essential academic and personal support to low-income, first-generation, and disabled individuals seeking higher education. These programs, which include initiatives like the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program and Upward Bound, serve a diverse population across all 50 states, helping over 880,000 participants, including veterans, to overcome barriers to college access and success.

The resolution highlights the critical role of TRIO programs in fostering educational opportunities and warns against proposed budget cuts that would eliminate funding for these services. The fiscal year 2026 budget request from President Trump seeks to cut all funding for TRIO programs, which would adversely affect millions of individuals who depend on these resources for their educational journeys. The resolution calls for Congress to act to ensure the continuation of these vital programs and requests that copies be sent to key congressional leaders and the Michigan delegation.