Congress: 119 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Smith, Christopher H. (R-New Jersey)
Prohibits the United States from providing any financial contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill would cut off US funding to the agency, which operates schools, hospitals, and aid programs for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East.
UNRWA is the primary international body delivering humanitarian assistance and education to millions of Palestinian refugees. Eliminating US funding would significantly reduce the agency's budget and operational capacity, affecting healthcare and schooling for vulnerable populations. This measure reflects ongoing Congressional debate over Palestinian aid and UNRWA's role.