The U.S. government could no longer send federal money to UNRWA, directly or through other groups. The State Department would also have to report how U.S. funding to UNRWA was used from fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
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Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 1252: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. agencies that fund foreign aid, UNRWA, and Palestinian refugees who receive UNRWA services. It also affects Congress by requiring a detailed look-back report on past U.S. funding.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change U.S. foreign aid for Palestinian refugees right away by cutting off federal support for UNRWA. Supporters see the ban and report as a way to prevent U.S. taxpayer money from reaching an agency they distrust and to increase oversight. Critics worry an immediate cutoff could disrupt humanitarian services and reduce U.S. influence over UNRWA and related United Nations discussions. The bill does not say whether another group would receive more U.S. funding to fill any service gaps.
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