Bill · H.R. 7565· House(119-HR-7565)

Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026

Age: 88 years

California

Introduced: 2/12/2026
Last activity: 2/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Maxine Waters
Cosponsors: - 20 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026," aims to ensure sufficient food assistance for the civilian population in Gaza. It requires the Secretary of State to certify that oversight policies are in place to ensure children receive at least three nutritious meals daily and other civilians receive at least two. These policies must be developed in coordination with various international agencies, donors, the Government of Israel, and Palestinian representatives. The Secretary must also submit a written description of these oversight policies to Congress. Additionally, the Secretary is required to report on the amount and distribution of food assistance and the number of people served. Finally, the Secretary must inform Congress of any instances where food assistance is denied entrance or misused.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically mandates oversight to ensure children in Gaza receive at least three nutritious meals each day.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill aims to provide essential food assistance to the civilian population in Gaza facing food insecurity.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+7
The bill mandates oversight to ensure civilians in Gaza receive a minimum number of daily nutritious meals to combat food insecurity.