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Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

USA119th CongressHR-7545| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Betty McCollum

Betty McCollum

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (15)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prohibit United States assistance to the Government of Israel from being used to support specific actions that violate international law. It establishes a policy against U.S. funds facilitating the military detention of Palestinian children , the seizure or destruction of Palestinian property , or the forcible transfer of civilians in the occupied West Bank. The legislation also explicitly forbids the use of U.S. aid to support activities that facilitate unilateral annexation by Israel of territory in the occupied West Bank . Prohibited practices concerning Palestinian children include torture, cruel treatment, incommunicado detention, and denial of access to legal counsel during interrogations, ensuring U.S. assistance aligns with human rights standards. To ensure compliance, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State annually certify to Congress that no U.S. funds have been used for these prohibited activities. If funds were used, a detailed report must be submitted. Additionally, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 would be amended to require enhanced reporting on the detention of Palestinian children, property destruction, and Israeli settlement activities. Finally, the Comptroller General is directed to submit an annual report identifying programs funded by offshore procurement in Israel and assessing compliance. This report will also analyze the effects of offshore procurements on Israel's economy, including any direct or indirect support for illegal Israeli settlement activity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2590
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3103
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2590
    Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3103
    Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

USA119th CongressHR-7545| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill aims to prohibit United States assistance to the Government of Israel from being used to support specific actions that violate international law. It establishes a policy against U.S. funds facilitating the military detention of Palestinian children , the seizure or destruction of Palestinian property , or the forcible transfer of civilians in the occupied West Bank. The legislation also explicitly forbids the use of U.S. aid to support activities that facilitate unilateral annexation by Israel of territory in the occupied West Bank . Prohibited practices concerning Palestinian children include torture, cruel treatment, incommunicado detention, and denial of access to legal counsel during interrogations, ensuring U.S. assistance aligns with human rights standards. To ensure compliance, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State annually certify to Congress that no U.S. funds have been used for these prohibited activities. If funds were used, a detailed report must be submitted. Additionally, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 would be amended to require enhanced reporting on the detention of Palestinian children, property destruction, and Israeli settlement activities. Finally, the Comptroller General is directed to submit an annual report identifying programs funded by offshore procurement in Israel and assessing compliance. This report will also analyze the effects of offshore procurements on Israel's economy, including any direct or indirect support for illegal Israeli settlement activity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2590
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3103
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2590
    Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3103
    Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Betty McCollum

Betty McCollum

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (15)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted