Lebanon Stability Act: Sanctions, Aid, and Security Funding Against Undermining Forces.
This law aims to stabilize Lebanon by imposing sanctions on politicians who obstruct democratic processes and investigations, such as the Beirut blast inquiry. It authorizes substantial funding for humanitarian aid, infrastructure reconstruction, and financial and training support for Lebanese security forces to combat armed groups and drug trafficking more effectively.
Key points
New US sanctions targeting Lebanese politicians who delay the presidential election or obstruct investigations, including the Beirut Port explosion inquiry.
Authorization of multi-year financial assistance for rebuilding government services, civilian infrastructure, and supporting salaries for the Lebanese Army and security forces.
Enhanced efforts to counter the production and trafficking of the drug captagon, which finances criminal and terrorist groups.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5574
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2024-12-17