Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 18, 2019)
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.
What just happenedJun 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 18, 2019
- Jun 18, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jun 18, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate