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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Michael Lawler

Republican · NY · Representative

Votes with party: 91.9% (642 recorded votes)

Top industries funding sponsor:

Abortion Rights$3k

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Cosponsors (30)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-07-14

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2026-07-14

Plain-English Summary

The bill would require the State Department to develop and present to Congress a plan for ending operations of the UN agency that provides aid to Palestinian refugees in the Middle East. The strategy would outline how to shut down or transition away from this organization's activities, which currently deliver humanitarian assistance, education, and healthcare services to millions of Palestinian refugees across the region. This would affect the millions of Palestinians who depend on the agency for basic services and would represent a significant shift in U.S. foreign aid policy.

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Subjects

International Affairs

Full Bill Text

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119 HR 9680 IH: Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9680IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 14, 2026Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. McCaul, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Fine, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. LaLota, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Van Drew, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Fedorchak, Mr. Miller of Ohio, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Langworthy, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Hill of Arkansas, Mr. Issa, and Mr. Goldman of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes. 1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act. 2.Strategy to dismantle United National Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations (a)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy, coordinated with international partners and allies, to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (in this section UNRWA) operations throughout the Middle East. (b)ElementsThe strategy shall include— (1)a detailed plan and timeline for the phased wind-down of UNRWA operations; (2)an assessment of all UNRWA programs, including education, healthcare, social services, and infrastructure; (3)identification of appropriate entities to assume responsibility for such programs, including— (A)host country governments; or (B)qualified international or non-governmental organizations; (4)identification of entities to assume responsibility for funding such programs; (5)a plan to ensure continuity of services during the transition period; (6)mechanisms to ensure neutrality, accountability, transparency, and oversight in successor programs; (7)a risk-reward assessment addressing humanitarian, political, and security implications; (8)a diplomatic engagement plan with host countries and international partners; and (9)estimated costs and savings associated with the transition and recommendations for funding structures. (c)ImplementationNot later than 1 year after submission of the strategy, the Secretary of State shall begin implementation of such strategy. (d)CoordinationThe strategy shall be implemented in coordination with— (1)relevant Federal departments and agencies; (2)host country governments; (3)international organizations; and (4)any other implementing partners the Secretary of State determines appropriate. (e)Continuation of services; minimum standardsIn carrying out the implementation of the strategy, the Secretary of State shall ensure that— (1)no interruption of critical humanitarian services occurs; and (2)all successor entities meet minimum standards for transparency and accountability.

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