IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1077 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the continued 
importance of the United States-Lebanon relationship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2020 
Mr. LAHOOD (for himself, Ms. SHALALA, Mr. STIVERS, and Mr. GRAVES of 
Louisiana) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on 
the continued importance of the United States-Lebanon 
relationship. 
Whereas the security, sovereignty, independence, and terri-
torial integrity of Lebanon, a pluralistic democracy in the 
Middle East, is in the interest of the United States and 
its allies in the region; 
Whereas, for more than a decade, the United States has pro-
vided robust assistance to Lebanon, including training 
and equipment for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), 
development assistance through the Economic Support 
Fund (ESF), funding for schools and hospitals in Leb-
anon through the American Schools and Hospitals 
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Abroad (ASHA) Program, and funding for the U.S.-Mid-
dle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI); 
Whereas the integrity and independence of the LAF serves 
a United States national security interest; 
Whereas the LAF has been a critical stabilizing force in Leb-
anon with a longstanding partnership with the United 
States military; 
Whereas the United States has provided over $1,000,000,000 
in foreign military and security assistance to the LAF; 
Whereas the LAF, as the primary institution entrusted with 
Lebanon’s defense, security, and sovereignty, is an impor-
tant force to support the safety and security of Lebanon; 
Whereas international support for the United Nations In-
terim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) remains necessary to 
counteract destabilizing forces in Lebanon and help lower 
tensions at the Lebanon-Israel border; 
Whereas UNIFIL has been effective in facilitating tripartite 
dialogues between the Lebanese and Israeli military offi-
cials and in conducting numerous border patrols in part-
nership with the LAF, to deescalate the possibilities of 
‘‘unintended consequences leading to violent conflict’’; 
Whereas United States support for American institutions in 
Lebanon through programs such as ASHA, MEPI, and 
ESF assistance are vital for fostering democratic ideals 
and principles throughout Lebanon; 
Whereas Lebanon hosts an estimated 1,500,000 refugees, a 
population equal to almost one-third of its native popu-
lation and the highest refugee-per-capita ratio in the 
world, despite challenges within its own social and eco-
nomic sectors; 
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Whereas Hezbollah alongside corrupt elites have taken advan-
tage of the Lebanese economy, government, and its citi-
zens; 
Whereas Iran seeks to eliminate Lebanon’s sovereignty and 
its history as a strong United States ally and democratic 
actor in the Middle East; 
Whereas Hezbollah continues to harm the Lebanese people by 
violating United Nations Security Council Resolution 
1701 (2006), perpetuating undue foreign influence from 
Iran, harming the distinct demographic and social equi-
librium of Lebanon, stoking sectarian violence, weakening 
the Lebanese economy, and supporting corruption and vi-
olence within Lebanon; 
Whereas corruption in the Lebanese public sector remains 
unchecked, despite calls for efforts to combat corruption 
in all government and social society sectors; 
Whereas the harmful politicization of the independent judici-
ary in Lebanon is untenable and is being met with strong 
disagreement by the Lebanese people and international 
actors; and 
Whereas respect for the rule of law and democratic principles 
of an independent and free press, long supported in Leb-
anon, must persist at the highest levels: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) notes that the United States provides assist-
ance to the people of Lebanon in order to support 
services and security for Lebanese citizens, particu-
larly to counter the growing influence and negative 
impact of Hezbollah and other destabilizing actors; 
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(2) encourages the Government of Lebanon to 
work actively to combat corruption in government, 
execute structural reforms and anticorruption meas-
ures, and work with international financial institu-
tions like the International Monetary Fund and 
World Bank to undertake necessary reforms in order 
to stabilize the economy; 
(3) calls on the Lebanese Government to secure 
the safety, freedom of movement, and access for 
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon troops 
and mitigate any destabilizing effects on Lebanon 
and while supporting robust enforcement of United 
Nations Security Council Resolution 1701; 
(4) supports the right of the people of Lebanon 
to engage in peaceful demonstration and assembly to 
achieve accountability in government, democratic po-
litical representation, increased civil rights, and 
anticorruption reforms; 
(5) recognizes the Lebanese Armed Forces 
(LAF) as the sole institution entrusted with the de-
fense of the sovereignty of Lebanon and supports 
strengthening United States partnerships with the 
LAF to prevent terrorist groups such as Hezbollah, 
ISIS, and Al Qaeda from gaining influence in Leb-
anon; and 
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(6) recognizes the role of Lebanon and its insti-
tutions, such as an independent judiciary, free press, 
and multidenominational, representative government 
as historic examples of democratic values in the Mid-
dle East and expresses support for the continuation 
of democracy and democratic ideals in Lebanon. 
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