Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

House Bill 2343 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 2343 Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 8:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2343

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

This bill directs the Department of State to report annually to Congress on the school materials used by the Palestinian Authority or the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the West Bank and Gaza. Specifically, the report shall address (1) whether the materials used encourage violence or intolerance toward other nations or ethnic groups, (2) the steps the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA have taken to reform such materials, and (3) whether U.S. foreign assistance is used to fund the dissemination of the offending materials.

The State Department shall make such reports publicly available.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2343

Bill HR 2343 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2019. Bill HR 2343 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on April 18, 2019. Bill HR 2343's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2343

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2343

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Educational facilities and institutions

- Elementary and secondary education

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Gaza Strip

- Government information and archives

- Middle East

- Palestinians

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Teaching, teachers, curricula

- United Nations

- West Bank

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2343

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports reviewing the educational material used by the Palestinian Authority or the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act