Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families...
To prohibit funds made available for assistance to the Government of Israel to be used to support certain violations of international law, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB7545, aims to ensure that funds provided by the U.S. to Israel cannot be used to support activities that violate international law, particularly those that harm Palestinian children and families living under Israeli military occupation. The bill was introduced on February 12, 2026, by Betty McCollum and co-sponsored by 21 other Democratic representatives. It was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the same day for further review.
The bill would affect U.S. foreign assistance to Israel by setting clear conditions on how the funds can be used. It seeks to protect Palestinian children and families from violations such as unlawful detention, excessive use of force, and restrictions on basic rights. This means that if passed, U.S. aid would not support practices that harm these groups.
Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where it will be reviewed and potentially advanced for further legislative action. If approved by the committee, it could move to a vote in the full House.
