Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

This bill would bar U.S. assistance funds for the Government of Israel from being used to support the military detention, interrogation, or listed forms of mistreatment of Palestinian children in violation of international humanitarian law. It would also bar those funds from supporting the seizure or destruction of Palestinian property, the forcible transfer of civilians in the West Bank, or further annexation of West Bank territory. Starting by September 30, 2027, the Secretary of State would have to certify to Congress each year whether any such funds were used for these activities. The bill would add these topics to the annual State Department human rights report and require a yearly Government Accountability Office report on U.S.-funded offshore procurement in Israel.

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Sponsors

• Betty McCollum Democrat sponsor
• 31 cosponsors