Bill · H.R. 9893· House(119-HR-9893)
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Stop Support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act of 2026." It aims to prohibit the United States from making any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, known as UNRWA. The legislation includes a rule of construction regarding humanitarian assistance. It allows for assistance to be provided through agencies or entities other than UNRWA. However, the Secretary of State must certify to Congress that these other entities do not promote or affiliate with terrorism, violence, or antisemitism.
Yes
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+1
The bill aims to prevent funding from reaching entities affiliated with terrorism.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill reduces federal spending by cutting contributions to UNRWA.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5
The removal of UNRWA funding may negatively impact humanitarian aid for low-income refugee populations.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill reduces overall foreign aid by cutting funding to UNRWA.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of Humanitarian Standards: The bill allows for the provision of humanitarian assistance to individuals or entities through alternative agencies or entities rather than UNRWA (Section 2(b)). This ensures that aid can still be provided as long as the Secretary of State certifies that the receiving agencies do not promote violence, terrorism, or antisemitism (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Funding to UNRWA: The United States is prohibited from making any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+1Increases Foreign Aid-5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Young KimRepublican · California
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina