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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8209: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 8209 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

RDC) (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $250,000 to the Refugee Dream Center (RDC).

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Enrique SanchezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source