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Rep. Howitt Backs Bill to Give More Money to Returning Troops

The House GOP Caucus offered and adopted an amendment to increase funds to the Welcome Home Bonus account.

The state’s GOP Caucus and the Republicans in the General Assembly approved an amendment that would that would provide an additional $700,000 to the Welcome Home Bonus account for returning troops.

Among those supporting the amendment was Rep. Steve Howitt of Seekonk.

“As someone whose father and father-in-law fought overseas in World War II, I have a deep appreciation and understanding of the hardships encountered by our service men and women and their families,” said Howitt in a press release. “I am pleased to see that we are honoring our veterans, even as a small token that this funding represents.”

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The funds would provide up to $1,000 in bonus payments for residents who are returning from active duty. The $700,000 would be redirected from the $395 million increase in anticipated revenue.

The amendment is now in front of the Senate for approval.

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