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To designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.

2/6/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7206

Bill 118 hr 7206, also known as the "United Nations Relief and Works Agency Designation Act," aims to designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to this designation.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency is an organization that provides assistance to Palestinian refugees in the Middle East. The bill argues that UNRWA has been linked to terrorist organizations and has allowed its facilities to be used for terrorist activities. By designating UNRWA as an FTO, the bill seeks to cut off any support or funding that may be going towards terrorist activities through the agency.

The bill includes measures to ensure that the designation of UNRWA as an FTO does not negatively impact the humanitarian aid provided to Palestinian refugees. It also calls for a report to be submitted to Congress detailing the impact of the designation on humanitarian aid efforts. Overall, Bill 118 hr 7206 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the balance between national security concerns and humanitarian aid efforts. Supporters argue that the designation is necessary to combat terrorism, while critics argue that it could have negative consequences for innocent civilians in need of assistance.

Congressional Summary of HR 7206

UNRWA FTO Designation Act

This bill requires the Department of State to designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East as a foreign terrorist organization.

Current Status of Bill HR 7206

Bill HR 7206 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2024. Bill HR 7206 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2024.  Bill HR 7206's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7206

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7206

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7206

To designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.
To designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.

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