Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced the Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act and the Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act to help vulnerable students succeed in college by modernizing the financial supports for participants in the TRIO Upward Bound and Student Support Services programs.
Modernize financial supports for TRIO Upward Bound and Student Support Services participants, including student stipends, to help vulnerable students succeed in college.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 7690 as introduced in the 119th Congress, 2nd Session, with last action date February 25, 2026: Mr. Davis of Illinois introduced the bill and it was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The full title is to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the maximum stipend amounts provided under Upward Bound projects.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 7689 as introduced in the 119th Congress, 2nd Session, with last action date February 25, 2026: Mr. Davis of Illinois introduced the bill and it was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The full title is to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants under the student support services program.
Assessments
Davis made a concrete same-term legislative effort by introducing H.R. 7690 to raise Upward Bound stipend caps and H.R. 7689 to add basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants for Student Support Services. However, the available federal record shows both bills were only introduced and referred to committee, with no enactment or implementation. Current statutory text still reflects the old Upward Bound stipend caps and does not show the promised SSS modernization. Because the promised financial supports were not delivered, but Davis made a serious legislative attempt, this is not fulfilled with an effort badge.