To prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
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Additional sponsors: Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Lawler, Mrs. Houchin, Mr. Barr, …
Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Mast, and …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Bars all US voluntary and assessed contributions to UNRWA (UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees). Allows humanitarian aid through other agencies that certify they do not support violence or terrorism.
Who Benefits and How
- Those opposing Hamas see US funding cut to agency with alleged terror ties
- Alternative aid organizations may receive redirected humanitarian funding
- US taxpayers stop funding organization with alleged staff terror involvement
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Palestinian refugees lose primary UN aid provider
- UNRWA operations face significant funding shortfall
- State Department must certify alternative aid providers
Key Provisions
- No voluntary or assessed US contributions to UNRWA
- Humanitarian aid allowed through certified alternative agencies
- Certification requires no ties to violence, terrorism, or antisemitism
- Uses IHRA definition of antisemitism
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Prohibits US contributions to UNRWA following allegations of staff involvement in Hamas activities
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Cut funding to UNRWA while preserving alternative humanitarian channels"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
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