Bill · S. 4295· Senate(119-S-4295)
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/15/2026
- Last activity
- 4/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to prohibit United States aid that would benefit Hamas. It specifically prohibits all voluntary or involuntary contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), its successors, or the UN regular budget for its support. Additionally, it restricts federal funds from being used for United States delegations to UN agencies chaired by countries that the Secretary of State has determined repeatedly support international terrorism. The bill also restricts contributions to UN organizations or programs chaired by such countries. Finally, it revokes the immunities of UNRWA officials, employees, or representatives.
Yes
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+6
The bill aims to prevent aid from benefiting Hamas by cutting off UNRWA funding.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill reduces federal spending by prohibiting contributions to UNRWA and other specific UN entities.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill imposes stricter controls on how federal funds are allocated within the United Nations system.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-8
The bill significantly reduces international aid by prohibiting contributions to UNRWA and restricting funds to certain UN organizations.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?-7
The bill removes funding for UNRWA, which provides essential aid to impoverished Palestinian refugees.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-6
The cessation of UNRWA funding negatively impacts low-income refugees who rely on that aid.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of aid to UNRWA: The bill prevents any voluntary or involuntary United States contributions to UNRsWA, its successors, or the regular budget of the United Nations used to support them (Section 2). This is intended to prohibit aid that would benefit Hamas.
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Restrictions on UN Delegations: Federal funds may not be used for expenses for United States delegations to any United Nations specialized agency, body, or commission that is chaired by a country determined by the Secretary of State to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism (Section 3(a)).
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Restrictions on Contributions: The Secretary of State is prohibited from using federal funds as contributions to any United Nations organization, agency, commission, or program chaired by a country determined to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Revocation of Immunities: Officials, employees, or representatives of UNRWA will no longer be entitled to any privileges, exemptions, or immunities provided under the International Organizations Immunities Act or any other provision of law or Executive order (Section 3(c)).
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-6Good For Immigrants-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-7
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+6Increases Foreign Aid-8
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Bill HagertyRepublican · Tennessee
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Tim ScottRepublican · South Carolina