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Proposed Lebanon Sanctions and Stabilization Act

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6507

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This amendment proposes new U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals supporting Hezbollah or impeding Lebanese government reforms. It also authorizes significant financial aid for the Lebanese Armed Forces and reconstruction efforts, contingent on the Lebanese government taking specific steps to disarm non-state actors and implement financial reforms.

Why it matters

This proposal would authorize hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. taxpayer funding for Lebanese security and reconstruction while establishing a new sanctions regime that could restrict the financial and travel rights of individuals deemed to be supporting Hezbollah.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Lebanese Armed Forces

The group is designated to receive salary support, security assistance, and capacity-building funding contingent on performance metrics.

Directly affected

Hezbollah

The group is the primary target of proposed sanctions and disarmament requirements mandated by the legislation.

Directly affected

Foreign persons supporting Hezbollah

These individuals face potential asset freezes, financial transaction prohibitions, and U.S. visa revocations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be subject to these sanctions?
Foreign individuals who knowingly provide to Hezbollah, impede the Lebanese Armed Forces' efforts to disarm Hezbollah, or delay reforms to Lebanon's banking and financial sectors.
What happens to the aid if the Lebanese government does not disarm Hezbollah?
The Secretary of State is restricted from obligating more than 50% of the authorized reconstruction and security funds until they certify that the Lebanese government has declared Hezbollah's military activities illegal and is actively working to disarm them.
Are humanitarian efforts affected by these sanctions?
No, the amendment explicitly exempts transactions related to the provision of food, medicine, medical devices, and other humanitarian assistance.

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Conditionality of Aid

The amendment ties the release of 50% of all security and reconstruction funds to specific political and military actions by the Lebanese government, marking a shift toward performance-based aid.

Connected Entities

Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, Department of State, Mrs. Shaheen and 4 more
OrganizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives“Congressional oversight committee.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of State“Responsible for administering aid and reporting to Congress.”Map →
PersonMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →
OrganizationHezbollah“Target of proposed sanctions and disarmament efforts.”Map →
OrganizationLebanese Armed Forces“Primary recipient of proposed security and salary assistance.”Map →
OrganizationGovernment of Iran“Cited as a source of illicit financing for armed groups in Lebanon.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate“Congressional oversight committee.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy75
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