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Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act

USA119th CongressHR-9680| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (30)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of State to develop and submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to dismantle the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) throughout the Middle East. This strategy must be submitted within 180 days of the bill's enactment and coordinated with international partners and allies, aiming to transition UNRWA's functions to new, accountable organizations. The strategy requires a detailed plan and timeline for the phased wind-down of UNRWA operations, an assessment of all current programs like education and healthcare, and the identification of appropriate successor entities such as host country governments or qualified international organizations. It also necessitates identifying new funding sources and a plan to ensure the continuity of services during the transition period, preventing any interruption of critical humanitarian aid. Additionally, the strategy must establish mechanisms for neutrality, accountability, transparency, and oversight in successor programs, alongside a risk-reward assessment of humanitarian, political, and security implications. A diplomatic engagement plan with host countries and international partners, including estimated costs and savings, is also required, with implementation beginning within one year of submission while ensuring successor entities meet minimum standards for transparency and accountability.

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Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act

USA119th CongressHR-9680| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of State to develop and submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to dismantle the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) throughout the Middle East. This strategy must be submitted within 180 days of the bill's enactment and coordinated with international partners and allies, aiming to transition UNRWA's functions to new, accountable organizations. The strategy requires a detailed plan and timeline for the phased wind-down of UNRWA operations, an assessment of all current programs like education and healthcare, and the identification of appropriate successor entities such as host country governments or qualified international organizations. It also necessitates identifying new funding sources and a plan to ensure the continuity of services during the transition period, preventing any interruption of critical humanitarian aid. Additionally, the strategy must establish mechanisms for neutrality, accountability, transparency, and oversight in successor programs, alongside a risk-reward assessment of humanitarian, political, and security implications. A diplomatic engagement plan with host countries and international partners, including estimated costs and savings, is also required, with implementation beginning within one year of submission while ensuring successor entities meet minimum standards for transparency and accountability.

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Timeline
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (30)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

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