Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026

This bill aims to ensure adequate food assistance for the civilian population in Gaza by mandating the Secretary of State to certify within 30 days that effective oversight policies and procedures are established and in use. These policies must guarantee that children in Gaza receive at least three nutritious meals daily and all other civilians receive at least two nutritious meals daily . The development of these oversight policies requires coordination with key international bodies like the World Food Program, UNRWA, other United Nations agencies, and the Government of Israel, alongside other donors and Palestinian representatives. The Secretary must also submit a written description of these policies, detailing the distribution of food assistance from various sources and the Government of Israel's role in oversight . Additionally, a public report must be provided to Congress within 30 days of certification, outlining the amount of food distributed, the number of beneficiaries, contributing donors, and distribution methods. The bill further requires the Secretary of State to promptly inform Congress of any instance where food assistance intended for Gaza is denied entry, diverted, or misused, including specifics about the incident and the Department of State's response.