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HI HR25

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Kapela

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the President of the United States to increase ongoing humanitarian aid to Palestine through UNICEF and the World Food Programme.

  • Notes that nearly 30,000 deaths and 1,900,000 displaced persons have resulted from escalating conflicts and crises in Palestine.

  • Identifies UNICEF's 2024 funding need of $263,300,000 for humanitarian action in Palestine, including cash transfers, water/sanitation/hygiene interventions, and health and nutrition services.

  • States the World Food Programme required $225,000,000 in 2023 for humanitarian interventions in Palestine, with 2024 needs expected to be higher due to intensified conflict.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, U.S. Secretary of State, USAID Administrator, and Hawaii's Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.

Humanitarian Assistance

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).

3/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/27/2024
Culture, Arts, & International Affairs3/8/2024

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