To require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This bill requires the Secretary of State to develop and submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress within 180 days for dismantling the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and transitioning its operations. The strategy must include a detailed timeline for winding down UNRWA programs such as education, healthcare, and social services, identify which organizations would take over these responsibilities, and assess the costs and funding needed for the transition. The Secretary of State is directed to begin implementing the strategy within one year of submitting it, while coordinating with other federal agencies, host countries, and international partners. The bill requires that any replacement organizations meet minimum standards for transparency and accountability, and that critical humanitarian services continue uninterrupted during the transition. The legislation affects Palestinian refugees currently served by UNRWA throughout the Middle East and involves international diplomatic coordination with host governments and partner organizations.
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