Bill · H.R. 7690· House(119-HR-7690)
Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 2/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Danny Davis
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act, seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The primary purpose is to increase the maximum stipend amounts provided for Upward Bound projects. It specifically targets adjustments for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, it establishes a method for increasing stipend amounts in fiscal year 2028 and subsequent years. These future increases are tied to the estimated percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill provides significant increases in monthly stipend amounts for students in Upward Bound projects.
Does this make college cost less?+7
The bill increases maximum stipend amounts for Upward Bound students, enhancing the affordability of educational participation.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The increased stipends directly benefit young adults participating in Upward Bound projects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased financial support for project participants: The bill increases various monthly stipend amounts for fiscal year 2027. For example, one stipend amount may increase from $60 per month to $180 per month (Section 2, paragraph 2), another from $300 per month to $900 per month (Section 2, paragraph 3), and another from $40 per month to $120 per month (Section 2, paragraph 4).
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Targeted support for veterans: Veterans participating in specific projects designed for them may receive higher stipends of up to $300 per month during fiscal year 2027 (Section 2, paragraph 5).
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Protection against inflation: The bill implements a mechanism where stipend amounts for fiscal year 2028 and subsequent years are increased based on the estimated percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (Section 2, paragraph 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+7Good For Veterans+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House