Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the continued importance of the United States-Lebanon relationship.
USA116th CongressHRES-1077| House
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Darin LaHood
Republican Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (33)
Steve Chabot (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)
Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution recognizes the role of Lebanon and its institutions as historic examples of democratic values in the Middle East and expresses support for the continuation of democracy and democratic ideals in Lebanon. Further, the resolution recognizes the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of the sovereignty of Lebanon and supports strengthening U.S. partnerships with the LAF. The resolution also expresses support for the rights of the Lebanese people, and it encourages Lebanon to combat corruption in government, execute structural reforms, and work with international financial institutions to stabilize the economy.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
International Affairs
Conflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic performance and conditionsForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeLebanonMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMultilateral development programsPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismUnited Nations
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the continued importance of the United States-Lebanon relationship.
USA116th CongressHRES-1077| House
| Updated: 10/1/2020
This resolution recognizes the role of Lebanon and its institutions as historic examples of democratic values in the Middle East and expresses support for the continuation of democracy and democratic ideals in Lebanon. Further, the resolution recognizes the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of the sovereignty of Lebanon and supports strengthening U.S. partnerships with the LAF. The resolution also expresses support for the rights of the Lebanese people, and it encourages Lebanon to combat corruption in government, execute structural reforms, and work with international financial institutions to stabilize the economy.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Darin LaHood
Republican Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (33)
Steve Chabot (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)
Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Conflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic performance and conditionsForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeLebanonMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMultilateral development programsPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismUnited Nations