House Bill 5898
115th Congress(2017-2018)
UNRWA Accountability Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 21, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5898
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
UNRWA Accountability Act of 2018
This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress on the long-term strategy for funding and policy towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. The report shall include the national security impact of any such funding changes.
May 21, 2018
06/28/2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
06/28/2018
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
06/28/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/21/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
05/21/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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