To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on funding provided by the United States to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and for other purposes.

2/6/2024, 8:15 AM

Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to provide funding, directly or indirectly, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the total U.S. funding to UNRWA from FY2020 through FY2024.

Bill 118 hr 7202, also known as the "UNRWA Funding Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency regarding the funding provided by the United States to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing the amount of funding the US has provided to UNRWA, as well as how that funding has been used.

The bill also requires the report to include information on any oversight mechanisms in place to ensure that US funds are being used effectively and efficiently by UNRWA. Additionally, the report must detail any steps taken by the US government to address any concerns or issues related to the use of US funds by UNRWA.

Overall, the goal of this bill is to provide Congress with a better understanding of how US funds are being used by UNRWA and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used in a responsible and transparent manner.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7202

Introduced on
2024-02-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to provide funding, directly or indirectly, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the total U.S. funding to UNRWA from FY2020 through FY2024.

Bill 118 hr 7202, also known as the "UNRWA Funding Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency regarding the funding provided by the United States to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing the amount of funding the US has provided to UNRWA, as well as how that funding has been used.

The bill also requires the report to include information on any oversight mechanisms in place to ensure that US funds are being used effectively and efficiently by UNRWA. Additionally, the report must detail any steps taken by the US government to address any concerns or issues related to the use of US funds by UNRWA.

Overall, the goal of this bill is to provide Congress with a better understanding of how US funds are being used by UNRWA and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used in a responsible and transparent manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on funding provided by the United States to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and for other purposes.

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Latest Summary11/26/2024

Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to provide funding, directly or indirectly, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNR...


Latest Action2/1/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.