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US HB7565

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Maxine Waters

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State must certify to Congress within 30 days that oversight policies ensure all children in Gaza receive at least three nutritious meals daily and all other civilians receive at least two nutritious meals daily

  • Oversight policies must be developed in coordination with the World Food Program, UNRWA, other UN agencies, international donors, NGOs, the Government of Israel, and Palestinian representatives

  • Secretary of State must submit a written description of food assistance distribution oversight procedures, including the role of Israel in overseeing such assistance

  • Public report required within 30 days of certification detailing the amount of food assistance distributed, number of people served, donor sources, and distribution methods

  • Secretary of State must promptly notify Congress of any instance where food assistance is denied entry into Gaza, diverted, or misused, including details on the type of assistance, donors involved, and State Department response

Legislative Description

Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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