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PAGER Act

USA119th CongressHR-1844| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Radicalism" or **PAGER Act** proposes to halt federal funding for the **Armed Forces of Lebanon** 60 days after its enactment. This prohibition would persist until the Secretary of State certifies that the Lebanese government no longer recognizes Hezbollah, Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, or Amal as legitimate political parties, and prohibits their members from cabinet roles. The certification further requires that the Lebanese Armed Forces and internal security forces have eliminated Hezbollah's presence in Lebanon by implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559, including expelling Hezbollah from strongholds and preventing its resurgence. It also mandates that the Lebanese Armed Forces maintain no coordination with Hezbollah or other U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations, and that any Iranian military aid is destroyed. Crucially, the bill demands the dismissal of charges against American citizens who have opposed Hezbollah's influence. Beyond these conditions, the legislation prohibits U.S. funds to the United Nations Development Programme from supporting livelihood programs for Lebanese security forces, designates Suhil Bahij Gharab as a **specially designated global terrorist**, and mandates regular reports on the influence of Hezbollah and Iran within the Lebanese government.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9646
PAGER Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9646
    PAGER Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

PAGER Act

USA119th CongressHR-1844| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
The "Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Radicalism" or **PAGER Act** proposes to halt federal funding for the **Armed Forces of Lebanon** 60 days after its enactment. This prohibition would persist until the Secretary of State certifies that the Lebanese government no longer recognizes Hezbollah, Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, or Amal as legitimate political parties, and prohibits their members from cabinet roles. The certification further requires that the Lebanese Armed Forces and internal security forces have eliminated Hezbollah's presence in Lebanon by implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559, including expelling Hezbollah from strongholds and preventing its resurgence. It also mandates that the Lebanese Armed Forces maintain no coordination with Hezbollah or other U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations, and that any Iranian military aid is destroyed. Crucially, the bill demands the dismissal of charges against American citizens who have opposed Hezbollah's influence. Beyond these conditions, the legislation prohibits U.S. funds to the United Nations Development Programme from supporting livelihood programs for Lebanese security forces, designates Suhil Bahij Gharab as a **specially designated global terrorist**, and mandates regular reports on the influence of Hezbollah and Iran within the Lebanese government.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9646
PAGER Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9646
    PAGER Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted