Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act

Sponsor: Michael Lawler (Republican-NY)July 14, 2026

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Requires a plan to shift aid for Palestine Refugees from UNRWA to other groups, ensuring services continue.

This bill would require the U.S. Secretary of State to create a plan to end the operations of UNRWA, which provides aid to Palestine Refugees. This plan would identify new groups to take over services like education and healthcare, making sure these vital services don't stop during the change.

What Would Change

Today, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) provides essential services like education and healthcare to Palestine Refugees. If this bill becomes law, the U.S. Secretary of State would create a plan to end UNRWA's operations and transition these services to other organizations or governments, ensuring no break in critical aid.

Key Provisions

Requires the Secretary of State to create a plan to end UNRWA operations in the Middle East within 180 days.
Requires the plan to include a timeline for phasing out UNRWA and identify new groups to take over its services.
Requires the Secretary of State to begin putting this plan into action within one year of submitting it.
Ensures that critical humanitarian services for Palestine Refugees would not stop during the transition.
Requires any new groups providing services to meet minimum standards for transparency and accountability.

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Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act

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