1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

I am reaching out as a constituent and a proud advocate for TRIO programs, which serve thousands of students across [CITY/STATE] by providing academic, financial, and personal support. I am concerned about the recent directive from the Office of Management and Budget to temporarily pause all activities related to federal financial assistance. This action, though temporary, could significantly impact TRIO programs’ ability to serve low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities who rely on our services to succeed in their educational journeys. Please work with your colleagues in Congress to ensure that programs critical to students’ education success, such as TRIO, remain secure and services are uninterrupted. Thank you for your commitment to supporting education and opportunity for all students. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your support in protecting TRIO programs.