This bill would bring back U.S. funding for UNRWA, the United Nations agency that serves Palestinian refugees in the Near East. The available official text gives that funding restoration as the bill’s main purpose.
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UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects UNRWA and the Palestinian refugees who rely on its services. It also affects U.S. foreign aid policy because it would restart funding for a specific United Nations agency.
Why this matters: The bill matters because it would change whether U.S. money can support UNRWA again. That could affect humanitarian services for Palestinian refugees, but the text provided does not give the funding amount or program details.
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Officially: UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
This bill would bring back U.S. funding for UNRWA, the United Nations agency that serves Palestinian refugees in the Near East. The available official text gives that funding restoration as the bill’s main purpose.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S5388. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Senate Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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