Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of State, within 30 days of the law taking effect, to certify to Congress that the State Department has oversight policies in place to make sure enough food aid reaches civilians in Gaza so that all children can eat at least three nutritious meals a day and all other civilians at least two. These policies would be developed with UN agencies, other donors, aid groups, the Government of Israel, and representatives of the Palestinian people. The Secretary would also have to give Congress a written description of these oversight policies, a public report on how much food is distributed and to how many people, and prompt notice of each case where food aid is blocked from entering Gaza, diverted, or misused.

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Sponsors

• Maxine Waters Democrat sponsor
• 21 cosponsors