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119-hres-409119th Congress

Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.

Sponsored By: Representative Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

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Summary

Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugee rights. This resolution would ask the United States to officially commemorate the Nakba, affirm Palestinian refugees' rights as reflected in UN General Assembly Resolution 194 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and support the resumed provision of services through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

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  • Palestinian refugees and families: Would call for official recognition and remembrance of the Nakba and for implementation of refugees' rights, including the right of return and compensation referenced in UNGA Resolution 194 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • UNRWA and humanitarian services: Would back resuming social services through UNRWA, which today provides services to about 5.9 million Palestine refugees.
  • U.S. foreign policy and military aid: Would urge prohibiting U.S. weapons from being used to destroy Palestinian homes or forcibly remove Palestinians and would seek an end to U.S. diplomatic support for those actions.
  • Public education and anti-bigotry: Would encourage U.S. education and public remembrance of the Nakba and would reject efforts to deny or dehumanize Palestinians.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

MI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

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