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BillHR 7545 · 119

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

Introduced
Feb 12, 2026
Cosponsors
21
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 12, 2026

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.

Sponsored By

Betty McCollum
Democrat · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 12, 2026
  3. Feb 12, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    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

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
20backers
  • Democratic20
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (21)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Affairs
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.