Lawmakers on the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee debated whether the United States is acting quickly enough to take advantage of what they described as a rare opportunity to weaken Hezbollah and restore Lebanese sovereignty. Witnesses and members highlighted that Hezbollah, though weakened after the recent ceasefire with Israel, still maintains significant control in Lebanon due to its entrenched economic and political networks. Experts testified that while the Lebanese Armed Forces have expanded their presence, they lack true authority in regions dominated by Hezbollah, and that disarmament efforts are hindered more by political will than by capability. Calls were made for the United States to tie its support to measurable reforms, including disarmament and economic restructuring, and to consider renewed sanctions against corrupt officials. The hearing also warned that upcoming elections could either bolster or undermine efforts to reduce Hezbollah's influence, with some arguing that normalization with Israel could help secure lasting reforms.