HR 8209·RI·house
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER
FailedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Morales
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Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 12, 2026
Summary
The joint resolution authorizes the Rhode Island Treasury to allocate $250,000 to the nonprofit Refugee Dream Center (RDC) for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support RDC’s resettlement, employment, education, housing, and citizenship assistance for refugees. The measure responds to the loss of federal funding after the State Department’s refugee program was suspended.
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