Bills · HR 2411
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2411International Affairs
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it directly addresses the flow of humanitarian aid to a vulnerable population, particularly in light of ongoing crises, such as the severe humanitarian situation in Gaza. If this bill passes, it would reverse current U.S. policy that has halted funding to UNRWA, allowing the agency to continue or expand its operations providing life-sustaining support to millions of Palestinian refugees. This could mean more food, medicine, and basic services reach people who desperately need them, potentially preventing further suffering, famine, and disease.
If the bill does not become law, the existing U.S. funding ban on UNRWA would remain in place. This would continue to strain UNRWA's ability to operate, potentially leading to further cuts in services for refugees and exacerbating humanitarian crises in the region. Voters should care because it impacts both the humanitarian conditions for millions and the U.S.'s role and influence in international aid and Middle East diplomacy.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Repeals existing laws and an Executive Order that currently prohibit U.S. funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
This provision is crucial because it removes the legal barriers that prevent the U.S. from providing financial support to UNRWA.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Secretary of State to resume providing funding to UNRWA for humanitarian aid as quickly as possible.
This directly enables the flow of U.S. funds to support UNRWA's operations, affecting millions of Palestinian refugees.
PROVISION 03
States that Congress supports UNRWA's role in addressing urgent humanitarian needs, particularly in Gaza, and reaffirms the necessity of its services to Palestinian refugees.
This provision clarifies the U.S. policy position, acknowledging the critical humanitarian function of UNRWA.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of State to submit quarterly reports to Congress until December 31, 2028, detailing UNRWA's progress in implementing recommendations from an independent review.
This ensures ongoing oversight and accountability for how UNRWA uses funds and addresses concerns about its operations.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2411
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House BillHR 2411International Affairs
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
78
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