H7259

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7259 allocates $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank to address food insecurity.

Rhode Island H7259 authorizes a $3,000,000 appropriation to the Rhode Island Food Bank to support its efforts in combating food insecurity. The resolution highlights the impact of reduced SNAP benefits on Rhode Islanders, with almost 32,000 facing reduced or stopped benefits due to federal changes. The appropriation aims to assist the Food Bank, which provides food and support to 137 member agencies across Rhode Island, ensuring continued aid to over 102,000 Rhode Islanders who rely on food pantries.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance