US House Resolution: Recognizing Nakba and Palestinian Refugee Rights
This U.S. House of Representatives resolution aims to officially recognize the events known as the Nakba, the displacement of Palestinians, and to emphasize the rights of Palestinian refugees to return and receive compensation. It impacts U.S. foreign policy by promoting education about the Nakba, supporting humanitarian aid for refugees, and seeking to end U.S. complicity in Israeli actions leading to displacement.
Key points
Official recognition of the Nakba and promotion of education about it, potentially influencing public perception of the conflict.
Support for Palestinian refugees' rights to return and compensation, in line with international law.
Resumption of financial support for the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), directly impacting social service provision.
Efforts to end U.S. complicity in actions leading to Palestinian displacement, including prohibiting the use of U.S. weapons to destroy homes and ending diplomatic support for such actions.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_409
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2025-05-14