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This bill, titled the "Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026," mandates that the Secretary of State must certify to Congress within 30 days of the bill's enactment that specific oversight policies and procedures are in place to ensure sufficient food assistance reaches the civilian population of Gaza. These policies must guarantee that all children in Gaza receive at least three nutritious meals daily and all other civilians receive at least two nutritious meals daily. The development of these policies requires coordination with international organizations like the World Food Program (WFP) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), other donors, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the Israeli government, and Palestinian representatives. The Secretary of State must also submit a detailed description of these oversight policies and procedures to Congress, including how food assistance from various sources is distributed and the role of the Israeli government in overseeing it. Furthermore, a public report must be provided to Congress within 30 days of the certification, detailing the amount of food assistance distributed, the number of beneficiaries, the donors, and the distribution methods. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to promptly inform Congress of any instances where food assistance intended for Gaza is denied entry or is diverted or misused, including details about the assistance, donor, incident, parties involved, and the State Department's response.

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