H.R. 7649, introduced in February 2026, creates a mechanism to hold foreign individuals and entities financially accountable when they illegally divert or destroy U.S. humanitarian aid. The bill directs the Secretary of State to determine liability and seek recovery of the value of stolen or destroyed assistance, which can include aid delivered through international organizations. Any funds recovered become available for the State Department to use, or to transfer to other federal agencies if they originally funded the assistance. The Secretary of State has discretionary authority to waive liability if doing so is deemed in the national interest, giving the administration flexibility in handling sensitive diplomatic situations.
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