The PAGER Act would prohibit all federal funding for Lebanon's armed forces until the Secretary of State certifies that Lebanon has met eight strict conditions, primarily focused on eliminating Hezbollah's political and military presence in the country. These conditions include requiring Lebanon to stop recognizing Hezbollah, Amal, and the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc as legitimate political parties, expel Hezbollah from its strongholds, and ensure the Lebanese military has no coordination with Hezbollah or Iran. The bill also prevents United Nations Development Programme funds from supporting Lebanon's military and security forces, and requires the Secretary of State to submit reports every 180 days on Hezbollah and Iranian influence within Lebanon's government. The legislation affects U.S. military aid to Lebanon and essentially creates a funding freeze that would continue until Lebanon meets all specified requirements, though no specific dollar amounts or timeline for implementation are included beyond the reporting deadline of 180 days after enactment.
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