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US SB3634
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the President to identify and impose sanctions on foreign government officials who obstruct humanitarian assistance to civilians, including visa bans, entry prohibitions, and blocking of property and financial assets within U.S. jurisdiction
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Cites findings that the Netanyahu administration restricted food, fuel, medicine, and humanitarian aid to Gaza's 2.2 million residents, with fewer than 17,000 aid trucks reaching crossings between May 2025 and January 2026 despite a UN-stated minimum need of 500-600 truckloads daily
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References reports that over 20,000 children suffered acute malnutrition since January 2025, and more than 1,000 Palestinians were killed seeking food, with 800+ deaths occurring at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution sites
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Establishes congressional oversight procedures allowing disapproval of presidential waivers or sanction terminations through joint resolutions, with 30-60 day review periods and expedited floor consideration rules
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Contains a 10-year sunset provision and exempts humanitarian assistance transactions and goods importation from sanctions, while allowing national security waivers renewable in 180-day periods
Legislative Description
AWARE Act of 2026 Accountability for Withholding Aid and Relief Essentials Act of 2026
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1/14/2026