I was proud to fight for language that protects TRIO's core mission and ensure this program receives the necessary funding to continue its important work.
Support funding for Federal TRIO programs and protect their core mission.
Occurrences
Rep. Simpson Fights for TRIO in Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
Evidence
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The House Appropriations report accompanying H.R. 9260 recommends $1.197 billion for Federal TRIO, $6 million above FY2026, and addresses concerns that ED application changes risk shifting TRIO away from its college-access and success mission.
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The Appropriations Committee roll-call record shows the June 9, 2026 motion to report the FY2027 Labor-HHS-Education bill was adopted 34-28, with Mr. Simpson listed among members voting yea.
Assessments
Simpson personally supported the FY2027 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill in committee, and the committee report included both increased recommended Federal TRIO funding and language aimed at protecting TRIO's college-access and success mission. That materially advances the promise in the same federal term, but the evidence shows committee-reported appropriations language rather than final enacted funding or binding policy, so it falls short of full delivery.