Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Bill Summary
Prohibits US assistance to Israel from being used to support the military detention, interrogation, or torture of Palestinian children. Requires the US Secretary of State to report on Israeli actions that may violate human rights.
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Bill Journey
- Feb 12, 2026
- Feb 12, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects Palestinian children and families living under Israeli military occupation, potentially changing how the US provides assistance to Israel and increasing transparency around human rights violations. It also impacts the Israeli government, which may need to adjust its treatment of Palestinian minors to comply with US reporting requirements.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic20
Documents
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Cosponsors (21)
- Chellie PingreeDemocrat · ME
- Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · NJ
- André CarsonDemocrat · IN
- Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · NY
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- Greg CasarDemocrat · TX
- Jesús G. "Chuy" GarcíaDemocrat · IL
- Ilhan OmarDemocrat · MN
- Delia C. RamirezDemocrat · IL
- James P. McGovernDemocrat · MA
- Eleanor Holmes NortonDemocrat · DC
- Dwight EvansDemocrat · PA
- Pramila JayapalDemocrat · WA
- Paul TonkoDemocrat · NY
- Mark PocanDemocrat · WI
- Summer L. LeeDemocrat · PA
- Valerie P. FousheeDemocrat · NC
- Mike QuigleyDemocrat · IL
- Lateefah SimonDemocrat · CA
- Jonathan L. JacksonDemocrat · IL
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Bill Details
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