Bill · H.Res. 1289· House(119-HRES-1289)
Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Rashida Tlaib
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the ongoing Nakba and the rights of Palestinian refugees. It highlights the historical displacement of Palestinians from their land starting around 1948 and describes it as an ongoing process. The text addresses current conflicts, including the death toll and displacement in Gaza and the West Bank. It expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy. The proposed policy includes recognizing the Nakba, supporting social services for refugees, and implementing refugee rights. Finally, it calls for an end to United States complicity by prohibiting the use of weapons to destroy Palestinian homes and ending diplomatic support for such actions.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The resolution emphasizes the rights of refugees and their right to return to their homeland.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+6
The resolution supports the resumption of funding for social services provided to Palestinian refugees via UNRWA.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution advocates for the rights of the Palestinian people and the protection of their property against displacement.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-5
The resolution calls for ending diplomatic support for certain actions taken by Israel, which may alter existing diplomatic ties.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Refugee Social Services: The resolution calls to support the resumed provision of social services to Palestinian refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Resolution Section 5). This could benefit approximately 5,900,000 refugees who currently rely on these services.
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Protection of Property and Homes: The resolution seeks to prohibit United States weapons from being used to destroy Palestinian homes and forcibly remove Palestinians from their land (Resolution Section 9A). This could prevent the destruction of civilian property and the displacement of people.
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Implementation of Refugee Rights: The resolution encourages the implementation of Palestinian refugees' rights as described in United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Resolution Section 6). This aims to uphold the right of refugees to return to their homes and receive compensation for property loss.
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Public Awareness and Education: It encourages education and public understanding regarding the facts of the Nakba and its relevance to modern refugee crises (Resolution Section 4). This could lead to a better understanding of the historical and current situation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Changes to Diplomatic Relations: The resolution calls for ending United States diplomatic support for certain actions taken by Israel (Resolution Section 9B). This change in policy could affect existing diplomatic relationships and support.
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Impact on Military Aid: By prohibiting United States weapons from being used to destroy Palestinian homes and remove them from their land (Resolution Section 9A), the policy would restrict how certain United States weapons are utilized in current conflicts.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+6Improves International Alliances-5
- 5/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
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