The bill would restore U.S. funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It would repeal two existing funding restrictions and require the Secretary of State to resume funding under current authorities, including funding for lifesaving humanitarian aid. It would also rescind a 2025 executive order ending funding to certain United Nations organizations. The Secretary of State would report to Congress every three months through December 31, 2028, on UNRWA’s steps to carry out recommendations from an independent review group. The bill was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The bill concerns U.S. support for humanitarian and other services for Palestinian refugees in UNRWA’s areas of operation. It does not describe direct services or payments for individuals in the United States.
The bill does not state a funding amount. No publicly available information.
The bill states that UNRWA helps address urgent humanitarian needs, including famine and disease, and supports continued services for Palestinian refugees. It also calls for funding to be assessed in light of UNRWA’s progress on independent review recommendations and accountability measures.
No publicly available information.