[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 191 (Friday, November 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1115]
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  DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND 
               RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024

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                               speech of

                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2023

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of my 
amendment that was included in the En Bloc amendment to the FY 2024 
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding 
bill.
  My amendment would recognize the success of the TRIO program.
  The TRIO program provides low-income, first-generation college 
students' with academic financial and social support.
  TRIO has produced more than 6 million college graduates--including 
me.
  When I was 18 years old and beginning college, I became pregnant with 
my daughter. As a single mother, it felt nearly impossible to complete 
my degree.
  But Marquette University's TRIO program provided the support I needed 
to reach my potential.
  TRIO championed me, and now as a Member of Congress, I can champion 
them.
  Because without TRIO I would not be here in these halls today.
  And it goes to show how high someone can climb if they are given the 
chance.
  November 8 was First Generation College Student Day--a now annual 
celebration focusing on the need to help first-generation college 
students, faculty, staff, and alumni succeed in every possible way, a 
goal that TRIO is working everyday to help achieve.
  I am so proud to stand here today, as a TRIO alum, as a TRIO Caucus 
Chair, and as a Member of Congress, to advocate for this program.
  I know the Ranking Member understands very well the value of this 
program and greatly appreciate her support for its inclusion in this En 
Bloc.

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