The resolution proposes an appropriation of $250,000 each to three nonprofit organizations: the Refugee Dream Center (RDC), Higher Ground International, and Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island. The RDC focuses on assisting refugees with resettlement challenges, including employment, education, housing, and navigating the U.S. healthcare system. Higher Ground International and Dorcas International also provide support for refugee resettlement and aid marginalized communities.

This funding is intended to address the challenges faced by these organizations due to recent executive orders that have suspended the State Department's refugee program, leading to a loss of federal funding and staff. The resolution aims to allocate these funds from the state treasury for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to ensure that these organizations can continue their vital work in supporting refugees in Rhode Island.

Introduced by Representatives Morales, Biah, Potter, Stewart, Batista, and DeSimone on February 28, the resolution has been referred to the House Finance Committee.