H.R. 7903In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
Bill would probe U.S. role in Gaza girl's killing
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7903 requires U.S. officials to report on and potentially investigate the January 2024 killing of Hind Rajab in Gaza.50-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress within 45 days about the January 29, 2024 killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab, six family members, and two paramedics in Gaza City. The report must address whether U.S. weapons, U.S. citizens, or U.S.-trained soldiers were involved. If credible information points to a possible war crime with U.S. connections, the case must be referred to the Attorney General for potential criminal investigation.
Who does it affect?
The Secretary of State and the Attorney General are the main officials with duties under this bill. The bill also expresses Congress's view that Israel and potentially the U.S. government should compensate the victims' families.
Why does it matter?
If the required report is not completed, Congress would lack an official accounting of any U.S. role in the attack. If a referral to the Attorney General is not made when the standard is met, existing U.S. war crimes law could go unenforced in this case.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Justice for Hind Rajab Act
- Introduced:
- March 12, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 12, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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