What does Preamble of UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).' The bill's stated purpose is to restore funding for UNRWA.

What does SHORT TITLE. of UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025.

What does STATEMENT OF POLICY. of UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 do?

This section expresses Congressional recognition of the importance of preventing further erosion of civilian conditions in Gaza. It supports UNRWA's role in addressing urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, particularly to mitigate famine and disease. The section reaffirms the importance of UNRWA's continued provision of humanitarian and human development services to Palestinian refugees in multiple regions. It urges the Government of Israel to assist UNRWA in verifying neutrality allegations. The section urges the President to restore funding to UNRWA alongside allies, contingent on UN actions and commitments to accountability and transparency. Continued funding to UNRWA is to be assessed based on the execution of recommendations from the Independent Review Group. The text recognizes that implementing some recommendations will require cooperation from United Nations member states. It urges the United States and Israel to assist UNRWA in implementing the Independent Review Group's recommendations. The section supports the appropriation of funds to UNRWA for fiscal year 2025 and beyond.

What does RESTORATION OF FUNDING FOR UNRWA. of UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 do?

This section repeals provisions of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-47) and the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (division A of Public Law 118-50). It directs the Secretary of State to resume funding to UNRWA under existing Department of State authorities and consistent with waivers for humanitarian aid. The President is directed to rescind Executive Order 14108, concerning withdrawal from and ending funding to certain United Nations organizations. The Secretary of State must submit quarterly reports to Congress on UNRWA’s implementation of recommendations from an independent review led by Catherine Colonna, starting 90 days after enactment and continuing through December 31, 2028.

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UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/27/2025 · Introduced: 3/27/2025

Author: André Carson (D-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restores funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by repealing prior restrictions.
It directs the Secretary of State to resume UNRWA funding and rescinds an executive order that previously ended such funding.
The bill mandates quarterly reports to Congress on UNRWA’s implementation of recommendations from an independent review.

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