Hyderabad, March 13 -- Democratic lawmakers in the United States on Thursday, March 12, introduced the Justice for Hind Rajab Act, a bill seeking a federal investigation into the killing of Palestinian child Hind Rajab, members of her family and two paramedics during the Gaza war.

The legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Peter Welch of Vermont and Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, while Representatives Sara Jacobs of California, Joaquin Castro of Texas and Pramila Jayapal of Washington introduced it in the House of Representatives.

The bill must pass through congressional committees and secure approval in both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it can become law.

If enacted, the measure would require ...