Ban on U.S. Funding for UN Relief Agency for Palestinians
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This bill has strong support from one party but faces major opposition from the other. It is unlikely to get enough votes in the Senate to become law.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1 trillion defense policy bill containing a provision to halt funding for the UN Palestinian refugee agency. The bill's passage comes amid ongoing investigations into UNRWA's neutrality and its role in Gaza.
The House passed a $1.15 trillion defense bill that includes a ban on funding for UNRWA. The provision was part of a broader package of Israel-related measures that drew both bipartisan support and significant criticism from progressive lawmakers.
House Republicans successfully passed a massive defense spending bill that defunds UNRWA and strengthens military ties with Israel. The vote was marked by heated debate over U.S. involvement in the Middle East and allegations of antisemitism within the UN agency.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026
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