Bill · H.R. 7311· House(119-HR-7311)
Lebanon Election Integrity and Diaspora Voting Protection Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/2/2026
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Lebanon Election Integrity and Diaspora Voting Protection Act of 2026 aims to protect Lebanon's electoral process. It authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons or entities that obstruct or delay parliamentary elections. This includes specific protections for Lebanese citizens living abroad who wish to vote. Sanctions may include asset blocking and visa ineligibility. The bill requires the President to submit several reports to Congress regarding these activities. The authority to impose these sanctions is set to end five years after the Act is passed.
Yes
Does this protect the right to vote?+8
The bill protects the ability of Lebanese citizens living abroad to participate in parliamentary elections by penalizing those who obstruct or intimidate diaspora voters.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the President to submit regular reports to Congress regarding sanctions and the state of Lebanon's election administration.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill supports political stability and democratic governance in Lebanon, which is cited as being in the national security interest of the United States.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes strict visa revocations and inadmissibility requirements on targeted foreign persons.
Does this tighten control of the border?-2
The bill increases border control impact by mandating the inadmissibility and visa revocation of certain foreign persons.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Voting Rights: The bill seeks to prevent actions that constitute diaspora voting obstruction, such as preventing, limiting, or manipulating the ability of Lebanese citizens abroad to vote (Section 5, Subsection 3).
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Ensuring Political Stability: By targeting those who undermine the timely conduct of parliamentary elections or corrupt electoral institutions, the bill aims to support Lebanon's sovereignty and political stability (Section 2, Subsections 1 and 4).
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Deterrence of Voter Intimidation: The bill provides tools to penalize those who intimidate, threaten, coerce, or retaliate against diaspora voters (Section 5, Subsection 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Loss for Foreign Persons: Individuals or entities targeted by these sanctions may have their assets blocked and all transactions in their property prohibited if that property is in the United States or controlled by a United States person (Section 3, Subsection (b)(1)).
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Travel and Immigration Restrictions: Foreign persons identified under this act may be deemed inadmissible to the United States, lose eligibility for visas, and have any current visas automatically revoked (Section 3, Subsection (b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+8Improves Border Security-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3
- 2/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Darin LaHoodRepublican · Illinois
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio