U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB9680: Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act
Status: In committee, July 14, 2026
To require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, July 14, 2026:
A BILL To require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act . SECTION 2. Strategy to dismantle United National Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy, coordinated with international partners and allies, to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (in this section UNRWA ) operations throughout the Middle East. (b) Elements The strategy shall include-- (1) a detailed plan and timeline for the phased wind-down of UNRWA operations; (2) an assessment of all UNRWA programs, including education, healthcare, social services, and infrastructure; (3) identification of appropriate entities to assume responsibility for such programs, including-- (A) host country governments; or (B) qualified international or non-governmental organizations; (4) identification of entities to assume responsibility for funding such programs; (5) a plan to ensure continuity of services during the transition period; (6) mechanisms to ensure neutrality, accountability, transparency, and oversight in successor programs; …
Sponsors
- Michael Lawler (R, HD-017) · primary sponsor
- Josh Gottheimer (D, HD-005)
- Michael McCaul (R, HD-010)
- Claudia Tenney (R, HD-024)
- Don Bacon (R, HD-NE-2)
- Randy Fine (R, 6)
- Pete Stauber (R, HD-008)
- Christopher Smith (R, HD-NJ-4)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- Nick LaLota (R, HD-NY-1)
- August Pfluger (R, HD-011)
- Joe Wilson (R, HD-SC-2)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HB9680?
- HB9680 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act.
- What does HB9680 do?
- In its own words: To require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB9680?
- In committee as of July 14, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (July 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB9680?
- Michael Lawler (R, HD-017), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB9680?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9680
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