Bill · S. 3634· Senate(119-S-3634)
AWARE Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/14/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Ron Wyden
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the AWARE Act of 2026'', aims to address the restriction of humanitarian aid in Gaza. It expresses the sense of Congress regarding the conduct of the Netanyahu administration, noting that aid delivery has been heavily restricted. The Act establishes a process for identifying covered persons'' who obstruct the distribution of essential supplies like food, fuel, and medicine. Once identified, these individuals may face diplomatic sanctions, such as visa revocations, and financial sanctions that block their property and transactions. The legislation also includes provisions for presidential waivers based on national security interests and requires congressional oversight.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill explicitly targets the prevention of acute malnutrition and death among children in Gaza.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The bill assists in the delivery of humanitarian supplies to densely populated areas under control.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill seeks to ensure the delivery of essential medical supplies and food to combat malnutrition and mortality.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Civilians: The policy states that protected persons are entitled at all times to sufficient humanitarian assistance (Section 4).
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Ensuring Aid Delivery: If a government is unable or unwilling to ensure aid reaches a territory, the policy requires that they allow United States and internationally recognized humanitarian organizations to distribute it (Section 4).
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Financial Restrictions on Obstructors: The President is directed to block and prohibit transactions in all property and interests in property of covered persons to discourage the restriction of assistance (Section 6(c)(1)).
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Travel Restrictions for Obstructors: Covered persons may be found inadmissible to the United States and ineligible for visas (Section 6(b)(1)).
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Exemption for Humanitarian Transactions: Sanctions cannot be imposed on transactions that facilitate the provision or delivery of humanitarian assistance (Section 6(c)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact of Financial Sanctions: The President may exercise powers to block all transactions in the property and interests of covered persons if they are in the United States or controlled by a United States person (Section 6(c)(1)).
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Impact of Diplomatic Sanctions: Covered persons may face the revocation of existing visas or entry documentation, which takes effect immediately (Section 6(b)(2)).
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National Security Waivers: The President has the authority to waive sanctions in part or in whole if it is deemed vital to the national security interests of the United States (Section 7(a)(1)).
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 Children+6Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Middle Aged+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 1/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate