Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 8201 — JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL TO SUPPORT THEIR CRITICAL WORK SUPPORTING IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEE POPULATIONS

Last action — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

Appropriates $250,000 to Higher Ground International for immigrant and refugee support.

The bill authorizes a $250,000 appropriation to Higher Ground International for their work with immigrants and refugees. This funding aims to provide various support services, especially for marginalized communities.

What this means for you
  • Families: This funding supports services that can help immigrant and refugee families integrate and thrive in the community.

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (113)

113 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

immigration civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8201 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 8201?
HR 8201 is sponsored by Scott A. Slater (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8201?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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