Bill would probe U.S. role in Gaza girl's killing
In committeeH.R. 7903Latest action
Sponsor: Sara Jacobs · Representative · CA
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Official title: Justice for Hind Rajab Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 7903 requires U.S. officials to report on and potentially investigate the January 2024 killing of Hind Rajab in Gaza.
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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.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 12, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 12, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The 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.
Latest action: — 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.