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A bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA.

2/6/2024, 9:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 3708

Bill 118 s 3708, also known as the "Reprogramming of Funds for Southwest Border Wall and Prohibition of UNRWA Funding Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to redirect Federal funds that were originally allocated for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) towards the construction of the southwest border wall.

Additionally, the bill seeks to prohibit any future funding for UNRWA. UNRWA is an agency that provides assistance to Palestinian refugees in the Middle East, and has been a controversial topic in US politics due to concerns about its alleged ties to terrorist organizations.

If passed, this bill would have significant implications for both the funding of the southwest border wall and the provision of aid to Palestinian refugees. Supporters argue that reprogramming funds for the border wall is necessary for national security, while opponents argue that cutting funding for UNRWA could have negative humanitarian consequences. Overall, Bill 118 s 3708 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debates surrounding immigration, national security, and foreign aid in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 3708

Bill S 3708 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2024. Bill S 3708 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2024.  Bill S 3708's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 31, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3708

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 S 3708

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3708

A bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA.
A bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA.

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