Search Results: keywords:"lebanon"

  • H. R. 1844 — To prohibit the availability of Federal funds to support the Armed Forces of Lebanon, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:867

    The bill, known as the "Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Radicalism" or "PAGER Act," aims to stop federal funds from being used to support the Armed Forces of Lebanon. Federal funds will be blocked unless the Lebanese government and armed forces cut ties with Hezbollah and other...

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    The PAGER Act is a plan to stop giving U.S. money to Lebanon's soldiers unless they break ties with groups like Hezbollah. It also wants to keep U.S. funds from going to some United Nations programs in Lebanon and asks for regular updates on these issues.

  • H. R. 7866 — To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to improve cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:671

    H.R. 7866, titled the “United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act,” seeks to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. The bill aims to improve collaboration between the United States and Israel on technologies to counteract tunnels used by terrorist...

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    The bill wants to help the United States and Israel work better together to stop tunnels that bad people use to sneak into other countries. It asks for more money, like going from needing $50 to needing $80, and this has made some people worried about whether all the extra money is really necessary and if it will be used the right way.

  • S. 5574 — To support Lebanon’s rule of law and democratic institutions through sanctions, grants, and scholarships, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:7,288

    S. 5574, also known as the “Preventing the Undermining of Lebanon's Sovereignty and Economy Act” or the “PULSE Act,” aims to support Lebanon's democratic institutions and rule of law through measures like sanctions against those undermining democracy, humanitarian assistance,...

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    The PULSE Act is like a big helping hand from the United States to Lebanon, aiming to support their governments and keep their schools and police safe, while also making sure that people who try to mess up their democracy get stopped. It gives money for things like helping their army, fixing roads and schools, and offering scholarships, but it needs to be careful about making sure the money is used the right way.