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Markup includes expanded U.S. security aid for Israel and new restrictions on several U.N. bodies
Summary
The subcommittee bill fully funds U.S. security assistance to Israel and includes a series of conditions and prohibitions on funds to U.N. entities cited by majority members; Democrats argued the restrictions risk undermining U.S. engagement with international institutions.
The fiscal 2026 subcommittee bill reiterates strong, explicit support for Israel’s security and includes multiple provisions that withhold or condition U.S. funding to international organizations the majority described as not advancing U.S. interests.
Chairman Mario Diaz Balart said the bill “fully funds the United States–Israel memorandum of understanding” and provides $3.3 billion in security assistance to allow Israel “to defend herself from existential threats.” The measure also includes new language that, according to Republicans, would require further accountability by international organizations and make U.S. funding conditional on states’ behavior, including voting records at the United Nations.
The bill contains specific prohibitions against providing funds to several multilateral bodies named during the markup, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the International Criminal Court and the United Nations Human Rights Council. Supporters argued the restrictions are a response to perceived institutional bias or to alleged support for groups hostile to U.S. interests.
Opponents warned the language risked undercutting U.S. influence inside international organizations and would hamper U.S. ability to shape global responses to crisis and disease. Representative Rosa DeLauro and other Democrats objected to language they said would hurt humanitarian delivery in Gaza and other fragile places and reduce U.S. leverage on issues such as refugee assistance and public health.
The bill also included a new provision—referred to in debate—as demanding “full accountability” for perpetrators of the October 7 attacks; supporters said that language was intended to pursue justice for victims but Democrats said the drafting could complicate existing legal and investigatory channels.
The provisions on Israel, U.N. funding and international accountability were among the most politically charged elements of the markup and will be focal points as the bill moves to full committee and to floor consideration.
