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Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026
To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and for other purposes.
Summary
- Prohibits the United States from making voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
- Permits humanitarian assistance to individuals or entities currently receiving UNRWA assistance through alternative agencies or entities, provided those agencies do not promote violence, terrorism, or antisemitism.
- Requires the Secretary of State to certify to Congress that alternative agencies providing humanitarian assistance do not employ individuals who promote violence, terrorism, or antisemitism.
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Sponsor (1)
10 cosponsors
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY)
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL)
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL)
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA)
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ)
- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA)
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL)
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Christopher H. Smith’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- WINDMILL HEALTH PRODUCTS $6,600
- ZAIS GROUP, LLC $6,600
- BLUFF POINT ASSOCIATES $6,600
- HILL & COMPANY $6,600
- SAKER SHOP RITE $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Christopher H. Smith → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Jul 23, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Jul 23, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 23, 2026
Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Kean, Mr. Barr, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Issa, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Fine, and Mrs. Kim) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Stop Support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act of 2026” or the “Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026”.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNRWA.
(a) In General.—The United States may not make any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (referred to in this section as the “UNRWA”).
(b) Rule of Construction.—Nothing is this section shall be construed to preclude the provision of humanitarian assistance to individuals or entities that receive assistance from the UNRWA through agencies or entities other than the UNRWA, provided the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that such agencies or entities do not promote, espouse, or affiliate with entities or individuals that promote violence, terrorism, or antisemitism (as such term is defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s Working Definition of Antisemitism), or employ individuals who do the same. <all>
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