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HR 8201 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL TO SUPPORT THEIR CRITICAL WORK SUPPORTING IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEE POPULATIONS

Summary
Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to Higher Ground International, to support their mission of supporting immigrants and refugee populations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $250,000 to fund immigrant/refugee support services, directly increasing government spending on public services per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill appropriates $250,000 to Higher Ground International for immigrant/refugee support services, directly funding critical assistance per bill summary.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
Committee
05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Scott Slater
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