H. Res. 1146 (119th)Bill Overview

Standing with the people of Lebanon against the illegal invasion, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing perpetrated by the State of Israel.

Simple ResolutionInternational Affairs|International Affairs
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Democratic
Introduced
Mar 27, 2026
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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 consid…

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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a formal statement by the House of Representatives expressing the chamber's views and policy recommendations about the conflict in Lebanon. It lists findings and calls for specific U.S. actions, such as ending certain military support, investigating alleged war crimes, and extending Temporary Protected Status for Lebanese nationals. It does not create new law or compel the President or agencies to act; it communicates the House's position and urges the executive branch and others to take the recommended steps.

Passage rules

As a simple House resolution, it is considered and voted on only in the House of Representatives and is not sent to the Senate or the President. It is nonbinding and does not have the force of law; passage would follow normal House procedures and a simple majority vote.

This House resolution condemns Israel’s 2024–2026 military actions in Lebanon, labels them as invasion, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing, and documents casualties and infrastructure destruction.

It urges U.S. policy to press for Israeli withdrawal, end unauthorized U.S. participation in hostilities, stop arms transfers to Israel, investigate alleged war crimes, provide unconditional humanitarian and reconstruction aid to Lebanon, and extend Temporary Protected Status for Lebanese nationals.

The resolution is a non‑binding sense of the House expressing policy preferences and calls for investigations and changes in U.S. assistance and posture.

Passage5/100

As a non-binding House resolution with highly divisive content and calls to alter arms transfers and immigration policy, it has very low chance of producing binding law.

CredibilityPartially aligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a strongly worded House sense resolution: it is clear about the problem and cites relevant laws, but it lacks implementation mechanisms, funding detail, designated executing authorities, accountability measures, and consideration of edge cases.

Contention78/100

Ceasing U.S. arms transfers: left supportive, right strongly opposed

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
CitiesLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitMay increase U.S. diplomatic pressure to secure Israeli withdrawal and reduce hostilities in Lebanon.
  • CitiesEnding arms transfers could reduce perceived U.S. complicity in alleged violations and align with human rights norms.
  • Potential benefitCalls for investigations and prosecutions could advance accountability for alleged war crimes and crimes against humani…
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenCould strain U.S.-Israel strategic, military, and intelligence cooperation, affecting joint operations.
  • Potential burdenHalting arms transfers may reduce U.S. defense sales and contractor revenues, with potential job impacts.
  • Potential burdenMay complicate U.S. regional deterrence posture and relationships with other Middle East partners.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Ceasing U.S. arms transfers: left supportive, right strongly opposed
Progressive95%

Likely strongly supportive: views the resolution as a necessary human rights and international‑law response to documented abuses.

Sees calls to halt arms transfers, investigate war crimes, and expand humanitarian aid and TPS as appropriate U.S. leverage to stop violence and protect civilians.

Leans supportive
Centrist50%

Mixed view: agrees on condemning civilian harm and supporting humanitarian aid, but worries the resolution is one‑sided and could undermine U.S. diplomatic flexibility.

Prefers calibrated, multilateral measures and clearer implementation language before cutting major security support.

Split reaction
Conservative10%

Likely strongly opposed: views resolution as biased against a key U.S. ally and harmful to national security.

Rejects calls to cease arms transfers and to treat Israeli actions as genocide or war crimes without fuller context of Hezbollah and Iranian aggression.

Likely resistant
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

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Committee

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Passage likelihood5/100

As a non-binding House resolution with highly divisive content and calls to alter arms transfers and immigration policy, it has very low chance of producing binding law.

Scope and complexity
52%
Scopemoderate
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • No congressional cost or implementation analysis included
  • How committees will prioritize or amend the resolution text
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Ceasing U.S. arms transfers: left supportive, right strongly opposed

As a non-binding House resolution with highly divisive content and calls to alter arms transfers and immigration policy, it has very low ch…

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a strongly worded House sense resolution: it is clear about the problem and cites relevant laws, but it lacks implementation mechanisms, funding detail,…

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