119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 7311
The Lebanon Election Integrity and Diaspora Voting Protection Act of 2026 authorizes the President to impose sanctions against foreign individuals and entities that interfere with Lebanese parliamentary elections or prevent Lebanese citizens living abroad from voting. The bill targets actions by groups like Hezbollah, corrupt officials, and foreign actors that obstruct elections or diaspora voting rights, which Congress views as important to U.S. national security interests. The President can block assets, revoke visas, and use other economic tools available under international emergency powers to punish violators, with violations subject to criminal penalties. The legislation requires the President to report to Congress within 60 days identifying targeted individuals and assessing foreign interference efforts related to Lebanon's May 2026 parliamentary elections, with updated reports every six months thereafter. The sanctions authority expires after five years.