Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act

This bill lets the President impose sanctions, such as freezing U.S.-based property and denying visas, on foreign persons who support Hezbollah, aid Iran's financing of armed groups in Lebanon, impede the Lebanese army's disarmament efforts, or block Lebanon's banking reforms; these sanctions would end after 5 years. It directs the State Department to continue humanitarian aid in Lebanon and creates a fund for rebuilding Lebanese government services and civilian infrastructure. It authorizes yearly funding for salaries of Lebanese security forces and for military and law enforcement assistance, with half of some funds held back until the State Department certifies that Lebanon has outlawed Hezbollah's military activities and is disarming it. It also requires strategies, briefings, and reports to Congress on the use and oversight of this aid.

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Sponsors

• Jeanne Shaheen Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors