Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1886
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 18, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 18, 2019
Latest Action
Jun 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1886
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Texas
Republican
North Dakota
Republican
North Dakota
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2019

This bill limits the use of security assistance funds for Lebanon until certain conditions are met. Specifically, 20% of funds appropriated or made available for such security assistance may not be obligated or expended until the President certifies to Congress that (1) the Lebanese Armed Forces have taken measurable steps to limit or expel Hezbollah-influenced military personnel that have significant influence over the Lebanese Armed Forces' policies or activities, (2) activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah demonstrate a serious commitment to fulfill United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 calling for such disarmament, and (3) the Lebanese Armed Forces have not cooperated or partnered with Hezbollah during the last year.

The President may waive the first two requirements if it is in U.S. national security interest to do so.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/18/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
06/18/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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