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.

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Summary of Bill HR 7202

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 7202

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7202

Bill HR 7202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2024. Bill HR 7202 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2024. Bill HR 7202's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 1, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7202

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.