Contact Congress about S. 898: UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025

The U.S. would again fund UNRWA’s aid work for Palestinian refugees. The bill removes recent funding blocks and requires regular reports on UNRWA reforms.

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UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Latest action on S. 898: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Palestinian refugees who rely on UNRWA services, especially in Gaza. It also affects the State Department, Congress, Israel, U.S. allies, and United Nations organizations connected to the executive order the bill would cancel.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change how quickly U.S.-backed aid reaches Palestinian refugees during a severe humanitarian crisis. It also reverses recent U.S. limits on UNRWA funding while keeping Congress involved through repeated oversight reports. The bill’s real-world effect would depend on how the State Department resumes funding and how UNRWA carries out the outside review group’s recommendations.

Key provisions in S. 898

• The bill says the U.S. has a moral and security interest in stopping civilian conditions in Gaza from getting worse.
• The bill says UNRWA plays a special and essential role in Gaza. It also says UNRWA serves Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
• Israel is urged to help UNRWA enforce staff neutrality rules. That means sharing names, information, and evidence about staff accused of breaking those rules.
• The President is urged to work with U.S. allies to restore UNRWA funding. The bill links that support to UNRWA’s steps to improve accountability and transparency.
• The bill supports giving critical U.S. funds to UNRWA for fiscal year 2025 and later years.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 898

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Questions people ask about S. 898

What is S. 898?

The U.S. would again fund UNRWA’s aid work for Palestinian refugees. The bill removes recent funding blocks and requires regular reports on UNRWA reforms.

How do I support or oppose S. 898?

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Who should I contact about S. 898?

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