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House urges faster aid for Gaza civilians and hostage release

Officially: Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.

The House would urge U.S. officials to press for faster, safer aid delivery to civilians in Gaza. It also calls for hostage release and a lasting end to the conflict. The resolution does not create new law or funding.

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What this bill actually does

The resolution says everyone in Gaza, about 2.2 million people, faces acute hunger. It also says thousands of children have acute malnutrition.
Gaza’s borders were blocked for more than two months in 2025. That stopped food, medicine, infant formula, fuel, and other aid from entering.
All 25 Gaza bakeries supported by the World Food Programme shut down. They ran out of wheat flour and cooking fuel.

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The debate

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✓Arguments in support

Supporters argue that the bill addresses an urgent humanitarian crisis, providing essential aid to those who need it most.
The bill promotes international cooperation, which can lead to more effective and efficient aid delivery.
By ensuring transparency and accountability, the bill aims to prevent misuse of resources and ensure that aid reaches the intended recipients.

✕Arguments against

Critics argue that the bill may not address the root causes of the crisis, focusing only on short-term relief.
There are concerns about the potential for aid to be misused or diverted, despite the bill's transparency measures.
Some opponents believe that the bill could strain international relations by placing pressure on countries to contribute resources.

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (6/4/2025)

JUN 4

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