Sanctions on Foreign Officials Obstructing Essential Humanitarian Aid (AWARE Act 2026).
This Act establishes diplomatic and financial sanctions against high-ranking foreign officials and entities found to be deliberately restricting essential humanitarian aid, particularly targeting actions related to the crisis in Gaza. The goal is to ensure that food, medicine, and fuel reach protected civilians and to discourage the use of starvation as a method of warfare. The legislation mandates annual reporting by the President on those sanctioned, reinforcing US commitment to international humanitarian law.
Key points
Imposes travel bans (visa denial/revocation) and asset freezes on foreign officials and military leaders complicit in blocking humanitarian assistance.
Expresses the Sense of Congress condemning the policies of the Netanyahu administration that allegedly exacerbated the humanitarian crisis and acute malnutrition in Gaza.
Requires the President to submit annual reports to Congress listing sanctioned individuals, with strict congressional oversight over any waivers based on US national security interests.
Status:
Introduced
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