UNRWA Elimination Act: Changes to Palestinian Refugee Aid
This act aims to completely disband the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and transfer its responsibilities to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. US citizens may experience indirect effects through foreign policy and potential redirection of federal funds previously supporting UNRWA, either to other purposes or conditioned on recipient countries supporting this policy.
Key points
Complete disbandment of UNRWA: The act seeks to end the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.
Transfer of refugee services: All refugee services and responsibilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are to be transferred to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
No federal funds for UNRWA: No US federal funds will be authorized or made available to UNRWA, including for employee salaries or agency programs.
Condition for foreign aid: Countries receiving US federal assistance will be required to publicly support the policy of UNRWA's disbandment.
Status:
Expired
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