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HR 8534 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $850,000 FOR NEW BRIDGES FOR HAITIAN SUCCESS

Summary
Authorizes the appropriation of $850,000 for New Bridges for Haitian Success for the purpose of residential property acquisition for transitional housing to support immigrants with TPS and asylum status, for the fiscal year ending 6/30/2027.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $850,000 to fund a specific program, directly advancing the budget topic by increasing government spending for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds residential property acquisition for transitional housing, directly advancing housing availability for immigrants.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill funds transitional housing for immigrants with TPS and asylum status, directly supporting immigrant services and integration.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 8, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Committee
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
May 8, 2026
Introduced
05/08/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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David Morales
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