UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill aims to restore funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It argues that maintaining UNRWA’s operations is vital for addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza and providing services to Palestinian refugees in multiple countries. The bill urges Israel to support UNRWA’s neutrality and calls for the President to ensure continued funding based on the agency’s progress in implementing recommendations from an independent review group.
Key provisions
- Restores funding to UNRWA, repealing specific appropriations related to UNRWA.
- Urges the US government to resume providing funding to UNRWA through existing authorities.
- Directs the President to rescind a 2025 executive order that limited US support to UN organizations.
- Requests reports from the Secretary of State on UNRWA’s implementation of the Independent Review Group’s recommendations.
- Calls on Israel to assist UNRWA in upholding its neutrality policies.
- Supports UNRWA’s ongoing humanitarian and human development services in Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank.
- Encourages UN member states to contribute to UNRWA’s funding needs.
Who is affected
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
- Palestinian Refugees
- United States Government
- Israel
- Gaza
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