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Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9893| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Young Kim (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Stop Support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act of 2026," aims to prohibit the United States from providing any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This legislative action would effectively end direct financial support from the U.S. government to UNRWA operations. The legislation includes a crucial rule of construction, clarifying that it does not preclude the provision of humanitarian assistance to individuals or entities currently aided by UNRWA. However, such aid must be delivered exclusively through agencies or entities other than UNRWA itself . This alternative assistance is contingent upon the Secretary of State certifying to Congress that these alternative agencies do not promote violence, terrorism, or antisemitism, nor employ individuals who engage in such activities, as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7122
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4295
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7122
    Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024


  • April 15, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4295
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9893| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This bill, titled the "Stop Support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act of 2026," aims to prohibit the United States from providing any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This legislative action would effectively end direct financial support from the U.S. government to UNRWA operations. The legislation includes a crucial rule of construction, clarifying that it does not preclude the provision of humanitarian assistance to individuals or entities currently aided by UNRWA. However, such aid must be delivered exclusively through agencies or entities other than UNRWA itself . This alternative assistance is contingent upon the Secretary of State certifying to Congress that these alternative agencies do not promote violence, terrorism, or antisemitism, nor employ individuals who engage in such activities, as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7122
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4295
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7122
    Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024


  • April 15, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4295
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Young Kim (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

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