PAGER Act
3/21/2025, 4:08 AMSummary of Bill HR 1844
Bill 119 hr 1844, also known as the "Lebanon Armed Forces Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the use of Federal funds to support the Armed Forces of Lebanon. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the intention of addressing concerns about the potential misuse of funds and the impact on US national security interests.The bill outlines specific restrictions on the use of Federal funds, prohibiting any financial support that could directly or indirectly benefit the Armed Forces of Lebanon. This includes funding for training, equipment, or any other form of assistance that could enhance the capabilities of the Lebanese military.
The rationale behind this legislation is to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not being used to support a military force that may pose a threat to regional stability or US interests. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent the Lebanese military from being used as a proxy force by hostile actors in the region. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that cutting off funding to the Lebanese military could weaken an important ally in the fight against terrorism and destabilize the region further. They also raise concerns about the potential impact on Lebanon's ability to defend itself against external threats. Overall, the Lebanon Armed Forces Prohibition Act is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between supporting allies and safeguarding US national security interests. It remains to be seen how this bill will progress through Congress and what implications it may have for US-Lebanon relations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1844
Bill HR 1844 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1844 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1844's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 5, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1844
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1844
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1844
PAGER ActPAGER ActPreventing Armed Groups from Engaging in RadicalismTo prohibit the availability of Federal funds to support the Armed Forces of Lebanon, and for other purposes.Comments
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