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Restoring UNRWA Funding: Resuming Critical Humanitarian Aid in Gaza.

This Act immediately restores United States funding to UNRWA, the primary agency providing essential humanitarian aid, food, and healthcare to millions of Palestinian refugees, particularly in the famine-threatened Gaza Strip. It repeals previous funding prohibitions enacted following allegations against some staff members. The restoration aims to mitigate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis and is conditioned on UNRWA's continued implementation of neutrality and transparency reforms.
Key points
Immediate resumption of US financial contributions to UNRWA, which facilitates approximately 80% of humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza.
Repeal of prior legal provisions that had halted funding, recognizing UNRWA's irreplaceable role in addressing the risk of famine and disease.
Requires the Secretary of State to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing UNRWA's progress in implementing neutrality and accountability reforms.
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Print number: 118_S_5388
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5388.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate resumption of US financial contributions to UNRWA, which facilitates approximately 80% of humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza.
  • Repeal of prior legal provisions that had halted funding, recognizing UNRWA's irreplaceable role in addressing the risk of famine and disease.
  • Requires the Secretary of State to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing UNRWA's progress in implementing neutrality and accountability reforms.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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