REP. MIKE THOMPSON JOINS BIPARTISAN TRIO CAUCUS
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that he has joined the bipartisan TRIO Caucus. The caucus advocates for the Federal TRIO Programs and higher education access for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. The goal of the caucus is to generate support for TRIO programs from congressional offices, the US Department of Education, and other entities.
“Making sure everyone has higher educational opportunities, regardless of their background, is an essential element to our nation’s long-term economic success,” said Thompson. “I am honored to be part of this bipartisan caucus where I will work with colleagues to help make sure all students are able achieve their educational goals.”
The TRIO Programs are outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The programs serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities.
TRIO programs serve students from middle school through post-graduate study and provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention.
Find more information on the history of the federal TRIO programs here.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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