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119th Congress
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SENATES.Res. 797· 119th Congress

Congress Requests State Dept. Report on Israel's Lebanon Human Rights Record

A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Sponsor
Peter Welch (D-VT)
Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
Last Action
Jun 24, 2026
Passage
15%
Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Requests State Department documentation of Israel's human rights practices in Lebanon since late February 2026.
  • Resolution seeks specified information—details of requested data not provided in summary.
  • Non-binding request; does not mandate policy changes or funding decisions.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Congress gains oversight visibility into U.S. ally's military conduct and potential civilian impact in neighboring country.
  • State Department must compile and report findings; no automatic consequences if violations documented.
  • Affects diplomatic relationships and informs future aid decisions under Foreign Assistance Act human rights provisions.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Referred to Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 24, 2026; no cosponsors yet limits momentum.
  • Committee can hold hearings, amend, or table the resolution; passage uncertain with minimal support.
  • Contact your senator if human rights reporting transparency matters to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 24, 2026Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3220)
  • Jun 24, 2026Submitted in Senate