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Proposed Security Assistance for Lebanese Armed Forces

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6505

June 24, 2026

Foreign Policy Military Aid Lebanon Hezbollah Counter-terrorism Defense Appropriations

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would authorize hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. taxpayer funding for Lebanese security institutions over five years, provided they meet strict benchmarks regarding the disarmament of Hezbollah and the suppression of illicit drug trafficking.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Lebanese Armed Forces

The organization is the primary recipient of the proposed military and security assistance and is subject to new vetting and performance requirements.

Department of State

The agency is tasked with administering the funds, establishing new capacity-building programs, and providing regular briefings and reports to Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes a multi-year funding program for the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces to counter Iranian-backed groups and illicit trafficking. The funding is contingent upon the Lebanese government taking specific actions to disarm Hezbollah and assert state control over military activities.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this funding guaranteed?

No. Funding is subject to strict conditions, including the disarmament of Hezbollah and the implementation of specific government decisions by Lebanon. Half of the funds are restricted until the Secretary of State certifies that these conditions are being met.

What is the money for?

The funds are intended to build the capacity of Lebanese security institutions to counter Iranian proxy forces, stop the trafficking of illicit goods like , and enforce state control over weapons.

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Conditionality of Foreign Aid

The amendment marks a shift toward highly conditional, performance-based security assistance that requires specific internal legislative and military actions by the recipient government.

Lebanese Armed Forces Department of State

Connected Entities

organizationInternal Security Forces“Recipient of proposed security assistance.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives“Recipient of required certifications and briefings.”Map →

personShaheen, Mrs.“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Responsible for administering the proposed funds and programs.”Map →

organizationHezbollah“Target of disarmament and counter-trafficking efforts.”Map →

organizationLebanese Armed Forces“Primary recipient of proposed security assistance.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate“Recipient of required certifications and briefings.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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