Sec. 7066.
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None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any prior Act making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs may be obligated or expended for the Secretariat of the United Nations or any of its affiliated offices or programs until the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that— the Department of State has received a fully unredacted copy of the report prepared by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services concerning individuals affiliated with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) who were implicated in the events of October 7, 2023, including the killing of United States citizens; the findings and associated evidence collected by the Office of Inspector General that implicates UNRWA staff involvement in the deaths of United States citizens have been referred to the United States Department of Justice for criminal, civil, or other enforcement action, as appropriate; appropriate proceedings for the suspension and debarment of individuals or entities implicated in such events by such findings have been initiated pursuant to applicable regulations and policies, and such proceedings are being expedited to the maximum extent practicable to prevent the rehiring of such individuals or entities by recipients of United States assistance; and the Secretary-General of the United Nations has provided written assurance to the Secretary that privileges, exemptions, and immunities will not be asserted for any staff, consultant, or contractor of UNRWA or any other United Nations entity in cases involving— gross violations of human rights; acts of terrorism; material support to foreign terrorist organizations, individuals, or entities designated as such by the United States Government; or other serious crimes under United States or international law, including corruption-related offenses, where such acts fall outside the scope of official duties.