Bill · H.R. 9680· House(119-HR-9680)

Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act

Age: 40 years

New York

Introduced: 7/14/2026
Last activity: 7/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Michael Lawler
Cosponsors: - 28 - 2

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act," directs the Secretary of State to create a plan to shut down UNRWA operations across the Middle East. The Secretary must submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress within 180 days of the act's enactment. This strategy must include a timeline for phasing out operations and an assessment of existing programs like education and healthcare. The plan must also identify new entities, such as host governments or other organizations, to take over these responsibilities and funding. Finally, the Secretary is required to begin implementing this strategy within one year of submitting the plan.

Yes

Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The bill explicitly mandates a diplomatic engagement plan with host countries and international partners.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The bill requires the strategy to be coordinated with international partners and allies.

The opposite· 3 of 6

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The transition of humanitarian services poses a risk to the continuity of aid for low-income populations served by UNRWAs.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?-3
The dismantling of UNRWA creates a risk of service interruption for healthcare programs currently managed by the agency.
Would children be better off under this?-2
The change in educational and social service providers could impact the stability of services available to children.