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Justice for Hind Rajab Act

USA119th CongressHR-7903| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Justice for Hind Rajab Act," seeks to establish accountability for the tragic killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, members of her family, and two Palestine Red Crescent paramedics during an attack in Gaza City on January 29, 2024. It highlights findings from forensic investigations suggesting the involvement of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) weaponry, some of which may have been provided by or included components from the United States. The legislation emphasizes the need for a thorough examination of the incident and potential U.S. connections. The bill mandates the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 45 days, detailing all available information regarding the attack. This report must identify the IDF units involved, their operational motivation, actions taken by the Government of Israel to investigate, and whether any U.S. citizens , U.S.-provided weapons , or U.S.-trained personnel were implicated. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of State to certify if credible information indicates war crimes and, if so, to refer findings to the Attorney General for investigation and potential prosecution under U.S. law. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that Israel should provide compensation to the victims' families, with the U.S. providing compensation if its citizens in the IDF were involved.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4095
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4095
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  • S 119-4095: Justice for Hind Rajab Act

Justice for Hind Rajab Act

USA119th CongressHR-7903| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
This bill, titled the "Justice for Hind Rajab Act," seeks to establish accountability for the tragic killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, members of her family, and two Palestine Red Crescent paramedics during an attack in Gaza City on January 29, 2024. It highlights findings from forensic investigations suggesting the involvement of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) weaponry, some of which may have been provided by or included components from the United States. The legislation emphasizes the need for a thorough examination of the incident and potential U.S. connections. The bill mandates the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 45 days, detailing all available information regarding the attack. This report must identify the IDF units involved, their operational motivation, actions taken by the Government of Israel to investigate, and whether any U.S. citizens , U.S.-provided weapons , or U.S.-trained personnel were implicated. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of State to certify if credible information indicates war crimes and, if so, to refer findings to the Attorney General for investigation and potential prosecution under U.S. law. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that Israel should provide compensation to the victims' families, with the U.S. providing compensation if its citizens in the IDF were involved.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4095
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4095
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-4095: Justice for Hind Rajab Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted