HR 8209 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER

HR 8209 is a joint resolution that authorizes the federal government to provide $250,000 in direct funding to the Refugee Dream Center (RDC). This bill directly affects the RDC, a nonprofit organization supporting refugees, by providing it with a specific sum of money for its operations. The key provision is a one-time appropriation of $250,000, which the RDC would use to support its refugee assistance programs. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Finance Committee.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Feb 27, 2026
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02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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