,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #eegd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #ag 7legislative day1 ,december #af71 #bjbd,mr4 ,cardin 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 and ,mr4 ,reed7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to support ,lebanon's rule of law and democratic institutions through sanctions1 grants1 and scholarships1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short titles2 table of contents 7a7 ,short titles ,this ,act may be cited as the ,preventing the ,undermining of ,lebanon's ,sovereignty and ,economy ,act or the ,,pulse ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short titles2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #c4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #d4 ,codification of certain sanctions with respect to persons undermining the sovereignty of ,lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions4,sec4 #e4 ,sanctions with respect to certain foreign persons that undermine democratic institutions or processes in ,lebanon4,sec4 #f4 ,authorization of humanitarian and development assistance for ,lebanon4,sec4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations for security assistance to the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate4,sec4 #h4 ,authorization of appropriations for incentive fund for the reconstruction of ,lebanese ,government services and infrastructure4,sec4 #i4 ,lokman ,slim ,excellence in ,lebanese ,investigative ,journalism ,award4,sec4 #aj4 ,countering the production and trafficking of captagon from and through ,lebanon4,sec4 #aa4 ,livelihood and scholarship assistance to the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate4,sec4 #ab4 ,education for ,lebanese host communities4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 political and economic stability in ,lebanon is important for regional stability and the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 continuing security assistance to the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate is-- 7,a7 vital to ,lebanese and regional stability and security2 and 7,b7 in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces of ,lebanon are the legitimate guarantors of ,lebanese sovereignty and security2 7#d7 the implementation of ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #agja 7#bjjf7 is vital to ,lebanese security and sovereignty1 ,israeli security1 and stability throughout the region2 7#e7 the selection of a president1 in accordance with the rules set forth in the ,constitution of ,lebanon1 is critical to the economic and political stability of ,lebanon2 7#f7 ,politicians aligned with ,hezbollah have undermined ,lebanon's democracy by failing to hold special sessions of parliament long enough to select a president2 7#g7 the ,government of ,lebanon must implement economic reforms mandated by the ,international ,monetary ,fund as soon as possible1 including capital controls that are applicable to all ,lebanese citizens2 7#h7 members of the ,parliament of ,lebanon who undermine ,lebanese democracy by preventing the selection of a president should be subject to sanctions from the ,united ,states2 7#i7 the production and trafficking of captagon in and through ,lebanon enriches criminal gangs and terrorists1 including ,hezbollah1 at the expense of regional stability and ,lebanese exports2 7#aj7 supporting ,lebanese host communities alongside ,syrian refugees is important for the health and well-being of both communities2 and 7#aa7 those responsible for the ,august #d1 #bjbj explosion at the ,port of ,beirut must be held accountable through-- 7,a7 a timely and unobstructed investigation by ,judge ,tarek ,bitar2 or 7,b7 an independent outside investigation under the auspices of the ,united ,nations4 #c4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support ,lebanon's rule of law and democratic institutions by advocating for the timely selection of a president and government that are free from corruption in a process that is in accordance with the ,constitution of ,lebanon1 including by continuing to impose sanctions on foreign persons who have undermined democracy and the rule of law in ,lebanon2 7#b7 to support the aspirations of the ,lebanese people to live-- 7,a7 in peace1 security1 and prosperity2 and 7,b7 free from the influence of ,iran and terrorist groups1 such as ,hezbollah1 which have sought for decades to shape the security and political dynamics within ,lebanon2 7#c7 to assist the full implementation of ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolutions #aeei 7#bjjd7 and #agja 7#bjjf71 including by increasing the capacity of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces to work with the appropriate ,united ,nations monitoring missions to ensure the removal of weapons from non-state groups in designated areas2 7#d7 to counter-- 7,a7 the build-up of rockets in southern ,lebanon by ,hezbollah and other ,iranian proxy forces1 such as ,hamas and the ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad2 and 7,b7 the placement of such rockets in and among the civilian population of southern ,lebanon2 7#e7 to support and build the capacity of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate as the defenders of ,lebanon's territory and sovereignty1 including through the continuing provision of security and livelihood assistance2 7#f7 to support ,syrian refugee and ,lebanese host communities in ,lebanon through the provision of economic and humanitarian assistance2 7#g7 to support and strengthen civilian state institutions1 infrastructure1 and the provision of government services for all the ,lebanese people1 regardless of religion1 sect1 or ethnicity2 7#h7 to support the independence of ,lebanese state institutions from non-state actors and malign foreign influence2 7#i7 to increase the capacity of ,lebanese state institutions to counter the production and trafficking of captagon in and through ,lebanese territory2 7#aj7 to support efforts to hold accountable those responsible for the ,august #d1 #bjbj explosion at the ,port of ,beirut2 and 7#aa7 to support ,lebanese civil society1 including independent journalism and investigative journalists4 #d4 ,codification of certain sanctions with respect to persons undermining the sovereignty of ,lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agricultural commodity ,the term agricultural commodity has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb74 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,good ,the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7#d7 ,medical device ,the term medical device has the meaning given the term device in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#e7 ,medicine ,the term medicine has the meaning given the term drug in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7b7 ,in general ,each person listed or designated for the imposition of sanctions under ,executive ,order #acdda 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to blocking property of persons undermining the sovereignty of ,lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions7 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act shall remain so designated except as provided in subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception relating to importation of goods ,a requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property pursuant to sanctions under subsection 7b7 shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with the ,united ,nations ,headquarters ,agreement and law enforcement activities ,sanctions under subsection 7b7 shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien to the ,united ,states if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary-- 7,a7 to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 to carry out or assist authorized law enforcement activity in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,exception to comply with intelligence activities ,sanctions under subsection 7b7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7,a7 any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq472 or 7,b7 any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,humanitarian assistance ,sanctions under subsection 7b7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7,a7 the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the provision of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 medical devices1 or humanitarian assistance1 or for humanitarian purposes2 or 7,b7 transactions that are necessary for1 or related to1 the activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7d7 ,termination of sanctions ,the ,president may terminate the application of sanctions under subsection 7b7 with respect to a person if the ,president certifies to the appropriate committees of ,congress that-- 7#a7 such person-- 7,a7 is not engaging in the activity that was the basis for such sanctions2 or 7,b7 has taken significant1 verifiable steps toward stopping the activity that was the basis for such sanctions2 and 7#b7 the ,president has received reliable assurances that such person will not knowingly engage in any activity subject to sanctions in the future4 #e4 ,sanctions with respect to certain foreign persons that undermine democratic institutions or processes in ,lebanon 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,admission2 admitted2 alien2 lawfully admitted for permanent residence ,the terms admission1 admitted1 alien1 and lawfully admitted for permanent residence have the meanings given such terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,agricultural commodity ,the term agricultural commodity has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb74 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means an individual or entity that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#e7 ,good ,the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7#f7 ,medical device ,the term medical device has the meaning given the term device in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#g7 ,medicine ,the term medicine has the meaning given the term drug in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#h7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 or 7,c7 any person located in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,imposition of sanctions 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7c7 with respect to a foreign person that the ,president determines-- 7,a7 knowingly engages1 on or after such date of enactment1 in an activity described in paragraph 7#b7 that significantly undermines the ,government of ,lebanon from operating consistent with the rule of law and democratic procedures2 7,b7 is an adult family member of a foreign person described in subparagraph 7,a71 unless the ,president determines there is credible information that such adult family member has disassociated himself or herself from such foreign person2 or 7,c7 is owned or controlled by a foreign person described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,activities described ,a foreign person engages in an activity described in this paragraph if the foreign person-- 7,a7 is a senior member of the ,lebanese ,parliament who undermines the rule of law and democratic institutions in the ,republic of ,lebanon by interfering with or otherwise delaying a special parliamentary session for the purpose of nominating and selecting a ,president of the ,republic of ,lebanon when that action is intended to block a known consensus candidate for ,president with the intent to-- 7i7 deny such a session a quorum as required in article #di of the ,lebanese constitution2 and 7ii7 prevent a simple majority vote to select a ,president of the ,republic of ,lebanon in accordance with article #di of the ,lebanese constitution2 or 7,b7 undermines the rule of law in the ,republic of ,lebanon by delaying or otherwise inhibiting lawful investigations1 including an investigation into the ,august #d1 #bjbj1 explosion of the ,port of ,beirut4 7c7 ,sanctions described 7#a7 ,blocking of property ,the ,president shall exercise all of the powers granted to the ,president under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in subsection 7b7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7b7 is-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,an alien described in subsection 7b7 is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of the alien4 7d7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this section or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of such section4 7e7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception relating to importation of goods ,a requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property pursuant to sanctions under subsection 7b7 shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with the ,united ,nations ,headquarters ,agreement and law enforcement activities ,sanctions under subsection 7b7 shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien to the ,united ,states if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary-- 7,a7 to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 to carry out or assist authorized law enforcement activity in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,exception to comply with intelligence activities ,sanctions under subsection 7b7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7,a7 any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq472 or 7,b7 any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,humanitarian assistance ,sanctions under subsection 7b7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7,a7 the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the provision of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 medical devices1 or humanitarian assistance1 or for humanitarian purposes2 or 7,b7 transactions that are necessary for1 or related to1 the activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7f7 ,national interest waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under subsection 7b7 with respect to a foreign person if the ,president determines and reports to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 not later than #ae days before such waiver is to take effect1 that the waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,termination of sanctions ,the ,president may terminate the application of sanctions under subsection 7b7 with respect to a foreign person if the ,president certifies to the appropriate committees of ,congress that-- 7#a7 such person-- 7,a7 is not engaging in the activity that was the basis for such sanctions2 or 7,b7 has taken significant1 verifiable steps toward stopping the activity that was the basis for such sanctions2 and 7#b7 the ,president has received reliable assurances that such person will not knowingly engage in any activity subject to sanctions in the future4 7h7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective beginning on the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #f4 ,authorization of humanitarian and development assistance for ,lebanon 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the people of ,lebanon have hosted an estimated #a1ejj1jjj ,syrian refugees since the ,syrian civil war began in #bjaa1 sheltering them from the brutality of the ,assad regime and its ,russian and ,iranian enablers2 7#b7 the chronic nature of the ,syrian conflict and the inability of ,syrian refugees to safely return home has strained the ,lebanese economy and the services provided by the ,government of ,lebanon2 7#c7 the people of ,lebanon have been severely harmed by the combination of the ,lebanese financial crisis and the ,port of ,beirut explosion on ,august #d1 #bjbj1 making them even more vulnerable during the conflict between ,israel and ,hezbollah2 and 7#d7 more than #a1jjj1jjj civilians in ,lebanon have been internally displaced due to the recent fighting with insufficient time to develop a coordinated humanitarian response4 7b7 ,authorization of assistance ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,secretary of ,state should continue to support humanitarian and development assistance for displaced individuals and host communities in ,lebanon1 including-- 7#a7 health assistance1 including logistical and technical assistance to hospitals1 ambulances1 and health clinics in affected communities1 and the provision of basic public health commodities2 7#b7 services1 such as medicines and medical supplies and equipment2 7#c7 assistance to provide-- 7,a7 protection1 food1 and shelter2 and 7,b7 water1 sanitation1 and hygiene 7collectively referred to as ,,wash72 and 7#d7 technical assistance to ensure health1 food1 and commodities are appropriately selected1 procured1 targeted1 monitored1 and distributed4 7c7 ,strategy ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit a strategy to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that describes-- 7#a7 how the ,united ,states1 working with relevant foreign governments1 multilateral organizations1 and nongovernmental organizations1 will address the humanitarian situation in ,lebanon2 7#b7 diplomatic efforts carried out by the ,united ,states ,government to encourage strategic burden sharing and the coordination of donations with international donors1 including foreign governments and multilateral organizations1 to advance the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of ,lebanon1 especially internally displaced people2 and 7#c7 how the ,united ,states ,government is-- 7,a7 mitigating risk of diversion or benefit to non-state armed groups in ,lebanon1 particularly ,hezbollah2 and 7,b7 ensuring effective delivery of assistance4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations for security assistance to the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 in addition to amounts already authorized to be appropriated for such purposes and in addition to any amounts authorized or appropriated by any other ,act of ,congress for such purposes-- 7,a7 #ge1jjj1jjj for ,foreign ,military ,financing2 7,b7 #aj1jj1jjj for ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement2 7,c7 #d1jjj1jjj for ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining1 and ,related ,programs2 and 7,d7 #a1jjj1jjj ,international ,military ,education and ,training4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be used by the ,secretary of ,state to build the capacity of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate1 including by-- 7,a7 countering ,iranian proxy forces operating in ,lebanon1 including ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 and ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad2 7,b7 fully implementing all relevant ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolutions2 and 7,c7 countering and interdicting captagon production and trafficking in ,lebanon4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ae days before the obligation of any funds appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall brief the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives regarding-- 7#a7 the steps taken during the previous year by the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate to counter ,iranian proxy forces operating in ,lebanon1 including ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 and ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad2 7#b7 the steps taken during the previous year by the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces1 in cooperation with the ,united ,nations ,interim ,force in ,lebanon1 to implement its mission under the terms of ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #agja 7#bjjf72 7#c7 the steps taken during the previous year by ,lebanese security institutions to counter the production and trafficking of captagon in ,lebanon2 7#d7 how the production and trafficking of captagon has harmed the ,lebanese economy and benefitted ,hezbollah and whether ,hezbollah is actively engaged in the production and trafficking of captagon2 7#e7 how ,united ,states assistance created or augmented the capabilities of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate to undertake the steps described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c72 7#f7 how the assistance authorized under subsection 7a7 will further improve the capabilities of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate to counter ,iranian proxy forces operating in ,lebanon1 including ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 and ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad2 and 7#g7 how the assistance authorized under subsection 7a7 will further increase the capacity of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces to partner with the ,united ,nations ,interim ,force in ,lebanon to implement the terms of ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #agja 7#bjjf74 7c7 ,transfer authority 7#a7 ,department of defense funds ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 during fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf1 amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for purposes described in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code may be transferred by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 to the ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program to directly benefit the ,government of ,lebanon1 in accordance with procedures established for reprogramming under section #ajja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #cgh et seq47 and any relevant successor provisions of law4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,amounts transferred to the ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program pursuant to paragraph shall be prioritized for building the capacity of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate1 including by fully implementing all relevant ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolutions4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the total amount of funds transferred by the ,department of ,defense to the ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program in any fiscal year may not exceed #djj1jjj1jjj4 #h4 ,authorization of appropriations for incentive fund for the reconstruction of ,lebanese ,government services and infrastructure 7a7 ,authorization of funds ,in addition to amounts already authorized to be appropriated for such purposes and in addition to any amounts authorized or appropriated by any other ,act of ,congress for such purposes1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 which shall be expended for-- 7#a7 the reconstruction of services and institutions of the ,government of ,lebanon and of municipal governments in ,lebanon2 and 7#b7 the building and rebuilding of civilian infrastructure in ,lebanon4 7b7 ,report required ,amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 may not be obligated or expended unless the ,secretary of ,state submits an annual written report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 certifying that-- 7,a7 the expenditure of such amounts will not directly benefit ,hezbollah2 7,b7 any civilian infrastructure rebuilt with such amounts has not and will not be used to shelter weapons belonging to ,hezbollah1 or other non-state armed groups in ,lebanon1 including ,hamas and ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad2 7,c7 accounting1 monitoring1 evaluation and oversight procedures are in place to prevent the diversion of such amounts to ,hezbollah1 other non-state armed groups in ,lebanon1 or affiliates of ,hezbollah or any such group2 7,d7 such amounts are being used for the purposes for which they were obligated2 and 7,e7 the ,united ,states ,government is taking significant steps to encourage donations for similar purposes from other countries and entities1 including ,japan1 the ,united ,kingdom1 the ,european ,union and its member states1 and the member states of the ,gulf ,cooperation ,council2 and 7#b7 describing-- 7,a7 the manner and nature of ,hezbollah's participation in the ,government of ,lebanon and in municipal governments in ,lebanon1 including a description of any ministries and municipal governments that are controlled by ,hezbollah1 are led by members of ,hezbollah1 or employ significant numbers of ,hezbollah members2 7,b7 the steps taken during the previous year to prevent ,united ,states ,government assistance1 including the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a71 from being used by ministries of the ,government of ,lebanon or municipal governments in ,lebanon that are controlled by ,hezbollah1 are led by members of ,hezbollah1 or employ significant numbers of ,hezbollah members2 7,c7 the steps that will be taken during the next year to prevent ,united ,states ,government assistance1 including the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a71 from being used by the ,government of ,lebanon or municipal governments in ,lebanon that are controlled by ,hezbollah1 are led by members of ,hezbollah1 or employ significant numbers of ,hezbollah members2 7,d7 which ministries and municipal governments are not controlled by ,hezbollah1 are not led by members of ,hezbollah1 and do not employ significant numbers of ,hezbollah members and are eligible to receive ,united ,states ,government assistance1 including the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 and how such amounts will be used to support or reconstruct the institutions of such ministries and municipalities and the services they provide2 7,e7 the steps that will be taken during the next year to prevent civilian infrastructure from being used to shelter weapons used by ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad or any other non-stated armed group in ,lebanon2 7,f7 the steps taken during the previous year to prevent civilian infrastructure from being used to shelter weapons used by ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad or any other non-stated armed group in ,lebanon2 7,g7 the accounting1 monitoring1 evaluation and oversight procedures implemented during the previous year to prevent the diversion of the ,united ,states ,government assistance1 including the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a71 to ,hezbollah or other non-state armed groups in ,lebanon or their affiliates and to ensure such amounts are being used for the purposes for which they were obligated2 7,h7 the accounting1 monitoring1 evaluation and oversight procedures that will be implemented during the next year to prevent the diversion of the ,united ,states ,government assistance1 including the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a71 to ,hezbollah or other non-state armed groups in ,lebanon or their affiliates and that such amounts are being used for the purposes for which they were obligated2 and 7,i7 the steps taken by the ,united ,states ,government to encourage donations from other countries for similar purposes1 which countries have donated for similar purposes1 and the amounts of such donations4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall be unclassified1 but may include a classified annex that is submitted to ,congress separately from the unclassified portion4 #i4 ,lokman ,slim ,excellence in ,lebanese ,investigative ,journalism ,award 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,february #c1 #bjba1 prominent ,lebanese activist and journalist ,lokman ,slim was found murdered in the ,hezbollah-controlled ,al ,zahrani district4 7#b7 ,mr4 ,slim was a strong critic of ,hezbollah and faced harassment and threats from ,hezbollah and ,hezbollah-aligned groups4 7#c7 ,mr4 ,slim devoted his life to bringing about positive change in ,lebanon and bravely pushed for justice1 accountability1 and rule of law4 7#d7 ,despite promises by former ,president ,michel ,aoun and other ,lebanese ,government officials1 ,mr4 ,slim's killer has not been found and a credible investigation into his murder has not been launched by ,lebanese ,government authorities4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,award ,the term ,award means the award established pursuant to subsection 7c74 7c7 ,establishment of ,award ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to establish an award1 which shall be known as the ,lokman ,slim ,excellence in ,lebanese ,investigative ,journalism ,award1 for extraordinary efforts in investigative journalism inside ,lebanon1 including in the face of harassment1 detention1 prosecution1 or obstruction4 7d7 ,presentation of ,award ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary of ,state shall annually present the ,award to not more than #c individuals or organizations that are-- 7#a7 ,united ,states citizens or foreign nationals engaged in investigative journalism focused on ,lebanon2 or 7#b7 ,united ,states or foreign private or nongovernmental organizations engaged in investigative journalism focused on ,lebanon4 7e7 ,selection ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish procedures for selecting recipients of the ,award4 7f7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit an annual report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7#a7 lists the ,award recipients for such year2 and 7#b7 includes an explanation of each recipient's selection according to the procedures authorized under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,ceremony ,the ,secretary of ,state should host an annual ceremony for recipients of the ,award as soon as practicable after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report required under subsection 7f74 ,the ,secretary of ,state may pay the travel costs of each ,award recipient and a guest of each ,award recipient who attends such ceremony4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #aj4 ,countering the production and trafficking of captagon from and through ,lebanon 7a7 ,program ,to build the capacity of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate with respect to captagon 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ffj of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdbj71 the ,secretary of ,state shall establish a program to provide assistance to strengthen the capacity of ,lebanese security institutions to identify1 track1 and improve their forensics detection capabilities with respect to captagon4 7#b7 ,program requirements ,the program required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be limited to individuals who have expertise and experience in matters described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 may be carried out1 in the case of inbound exchanges1 as part of exchange programs and international visitor programs administered by the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs of the ,department of ,state1 including the ,international ,visitor ,leadership ,program1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state1 in addition to amounts already authorized or appropriated for such purposes and in addition to any amounts authorized or appropriated by any other ,act of ,congress1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 #e1jjj1jjj for ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 which shall be used to carry out subsection 7a74 #aa4 ,livelihood and scholarship assistance to the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,peacekeeping ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state1 in addition to amounts already authorized or appropriated for such purposes and in addition to any amounts authorized or appropriated by any other ,act of ,congress1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbg1 #aj1jjj1jjj for ,peacekeeping ,operations1 which shall be used to help pay the salaries of members of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,law enforcement ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state1 in addition to amounts already authorized or appropriated for such purposes and in addition to any amounts authorized or appropriated by any other ,act of ,congress1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbg1 #e1jjj1jjj for ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 which shall be used to help pay the salaries of members of the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate4 7#c7 ,economic support ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state1 in addition to amounts already authorized or appropriated for such purposes and in addition to any amounts authorized or appropriated by any other ,act of ,congress1 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #b1jjj1jjj for ,economic ,support ,funds1 which shall be used to help pay undergraduate tuition for the children of members of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces attending campuses of ,united ,states universities that are based in ,lebanon4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later that #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the effect of the amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 on the retention and readiness of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the ,internal ,security ,forces ,directorate4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #ab4 ,education for ,lebanese host communities 7a7 ,authorization of funds for higher education in ,lebanon ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbg1 in addition to amounts already authorized and appropriated for such purposes1 in addition to amounts already authorized or appropriated for such purposes and in addition to any amounts authorized or appropriated by any other ,act of ,congress1 #ae1jjj1jjj in ,economic ,support ,funds1 which shall be used to support universities in ,lebanon that are patterned after ,united ,states universities4 7b7 ,authorization of funds for ,lebanese primary and secondary school education ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbg1 in addition to amounts already authorized or appropriated for such purposes and in addition to any amounts authorized or appropriated by any other ,act of ,congress1 #bj1jjj1jjj in ,economic ,support ,funds1 which shall be used to support primary and secondary education for ,lebanese host communities in ,lebanon4