Supporting the designation of September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.

House Resolution

H.Res. 786

119th Congress

Supporting the designation of September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

18

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution urges the President to call for a ceasefire in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution urges the President to call for a ceasefire in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">This resolution urges the President to immediately call for and to facilitate de-escalation and a cease-fire in Israel and Palestinian Territories. The resolution also calls on the President to promptly send and facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Calls on the President to immediately pursue de-escalation and a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian forces.
Urges the President to promptly send and facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
Recognizes the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would pressure the President to take action to try to stop the violence and provide aid to civilians affected by the conflict in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. It could help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but would not directly resolve the underlying political and territorial disputes driving the conflict.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

786, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the designation of September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-786