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H. R. 7206 — To designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:196
H.R. 7206 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of State to officially label UNRWA as a terrorist...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to call a group called the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) a "bad group," like how people sometimes call bullies or villains "bad." But some people think this is a quick decision without a lot of reasons and might make other countries upset.
H. CON. RES. 88 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury should investigate the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas (also known as Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya), and whether any cryptocurrencies were exchanged between Hamas and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:265
H. CON. RES. 88 expresses the opinion of Congress that the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, should conduct an investigation into the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas, also known as Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya. The resolution also seeks to determine...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to look into whether a group called Hamas is using digital money, like cryptocurrencies, and if they are trading it with a group that helps people, to make sure everything is happening above board.
H. R. 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.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:396
H. R. 7202, titled the "Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act," aims to have the Secretary of State submit a report to Congress detailing the money the United States provided to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants a report showing how much money the United States gave to a group that helps Palestinian refugees, and it also wants to stop giving them any more money.
H. RES. 1231 — Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees’ rights.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:298
H. Res. 1231 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to recognize the Nakba, which refers to the mass displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel in 1948, and to support the rights of Palestinian refugees. The resolution calls for the United States to...
Simple Explanation
H. Res. 1231 is a proposal that asks the United States to remember and recognize a time when many Palestinians had to leave their homes in the past. It wants the country to help these people and support their rights, while also teaching others about this important history.
H. R. 9649 — To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,482
H.R. 9649, known as the “UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024,” aims to restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill highlights the severe humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9649 wants to start giving money again to a group called UNRWA, which helps people in a place called Gaza get things they need like food and schools. The bill says it's important to help, but some people worry about making sure the money is spent the right way.
H. R. 7111 — To establish the policy of the United States that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East should be disbanded completely, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:424
H.R. 7111 proposes that the United States adopt a policy to completely disband the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It seeks to have all responsibilities and services for refugees in the West Bank and Gaza Strip transferred to the United...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the United States to stop helping a group called UNRWA that takes care of people who had to leave their homes in a place called Palestine. It suggests that a different group should take over the job, and also asks for other countries to agree with this plan in order to get help from the U.S.
H. R. 7122 — To prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:227
H. R. 7122 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to stop the United States from providing any financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The bill prohibits both voluntary and involuntary...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about stopping the U.S. from giving money to a group that helps people in a region where a group called Hamas is active. They want to make sure any money the U.S. sends doesn't end up helping people who support Hamas.
S. 3493 — To require certification prior to obligation of funds for United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:401
S. 3493, known as the "UNRWA Reform Act of 2023," requires that before the United States funds the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), certain conditions must be met. These include ensuring all associated personnel and beneficiaries are vetted following...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that, before giving money to help people through a group called the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), everyone is checked for safety, school books are nice and fair, and that certain rules about who is a refugee are followed.
H. R. 7122 — To prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:516
H. R. 7122 aims to stop the United States from contributing money to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) unless certain conditions are met. This bill allows for humanitarian aid to be provided through other organizations,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7122 is a plan to make sure the U.S. doesn't give money to a certain group helping people in Palestine unless it's sure the money won't go to people doing bad things, like hurting others. The plan also says that the U.S. can still help people through other safe groups chosen by the Secretary of State.

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