Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.
A Democratic resolution with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the ongoing Nakba and the rights of Palestinian refugees. It highlights the historical displacement of Palestinians from their land starting around 1948 and describes it as an ongoing process. The text addresses current conflicts, including the death toll and displacement in Gaza and the West Bank. It expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy. The proposed policy includes recognizing the Nakba, supporting social services for refugees, and implementing refugee rights. Finally, it calls for an end to United States complicity by prohibiting the use of weapons to destroy Palestinian homes and ending diplomatic support for such actions.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution emphasizes the rights of refugees and their right to return to their homeland.
- Scored +6
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The resolution supports the resumption of funding for social services provided to Palestinian refugees via UNRWA.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution advocates for the rights of the Palestinian people and the protection of their property against displacement.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution calls for ending diplomatic support for certain actions taken by Israel, which may alter existing diplomatic ties.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Refugee Social Services: The resolution calls to support the resumed provision of social services to Palestinian refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Resolution Section 5). This could benefit approximately 5,900,000 refugees who currently rely on these services.
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Protection of Property and Homes: The resolution seeks to prohibit United States weapons from being used to destroy Palestinian homes and forcibly remove Palestinians from their land (Resolution Section 9A). This could prevent the destruction of civilian property and the displacement of people.
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Implementation of Refugee Rights: The resolution encourages the implementation of Palestinian refugees' rights as described in United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Resolution Section 6). This aims to uphold the right of refugees to return to their homes and receive compensation for property loss.
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Public Awareness and Education: It encourages education and public understanding regarding the facts of the Nakba and its relevance to modern refugee crises (Resolution Section 4). This could lead to a better understanding of the historical and current situation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Changes to Diplomatic Relations: The resolution calls for ending United States diplomatic support for certain actions taken by Israel (Resolution Section 9B). This change in policy could affect existing diplomatic relationships and support.
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Impact on Military Aid: By prohibiting United States weapons from being used to destroy Palestinian homes and remove them from their land (Resolution Section 9A), the policy would restrict how certain United States weapons are utilized in current conflicts.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution calls for the resumed provision of social services to Palestinian refugees through UNRWA. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution advocates for the rights of the Palestinian people and the protection of their property against displacement. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The resolution supports the implementation of refugee rights and the right of return for displaced Palestinians.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes the rights of refugees and their right to return to their homeland. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill seeks to restore social services for millions of refugees living in poverty.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution supports the resumption of funding for social services provided to Palestinian refugees via UNRWA. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution calls for ending diplomatic support for certain actions taken by Israel, which may alter existing diplomatic ties.
- 5/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
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