U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

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U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill modifies and extends certain authorities related to Israel. For example, the bill 

  • extends the authorization for the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer certain defense items to Israel; 
  • extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries related to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage; 
  • extends energy cooperation and authorizes the Department of Energy to make grants to Israel to support advanced nuclear technologies, as well as for carbon capture, utilization, and storage; 
  • requires the U.S. Agency for International Development to ensure that applicants from Abraham Accord countries are eligible for Middle East Regional Cooperation grants; and 
  • requires the Department of State to report to Congress on U.S. diplomatic efforts to oppose politically motivated investigations against the United States and Israel at the International Criminal Court.
Bill 118 hr 3792, also known as the U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Israel, as well as enhance the Abraham Accords, which are a series of agreements aimed at promoting peace and cooperation in the Middle East.

The bill includes provisions that aim to increase security cooperation between the United States and Israel, including the provision of military assistance and support for Israel's defense capabilities. It also seeks to promote economic cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on expanding trade and investment opportunities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance the Abraham Accords, which were signed in 2020 and normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. The bill aims to build on the success of the Abraham Accords by promoting further normalization and cooperation between Israel and other countries in the region. Overall, the U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023 is focused on strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel, as well as promoting peace and stability in the Middle East through enhanced cooperation and partnership.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 3792
Introduced on
2023-06-01
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/1/2023
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Purpose and Summary

U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill modifies and extends certain authorities related to Israel. For example, the bill 

  • extends the authorization for the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer certain defense items to Israel; 
  • extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries related to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage; 
  • extends energy cooperation and authorizes the Department of Energy to make grants to Israel to support advanced nuclear technologies, as well as for carbon capture, utilization, and storage; 
  • requires the U.S. Agency for International Development to ensure that applicants from Abraham Accord countries are eligible for Middle East Regional Cooperation grants; and 
  • requires the Department of State to report to Congress on U.S. diplomatic efforts to oppose politically motivated investigations against the United States and Israel at the International Criminal Court.
Bill 118 hr 3792, also known as the U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Israel, as well as enhance the Abraham Accords, which are a series of agreements aimed at promoting peace and cooperation in the Middle East.

The bill includes provisions that aim to increase security cooperation between the United States and Israel, including the provision of military assistance and support for Israel's defense capabilities. It also seeks to promote economic cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on expanding trade and investment opportunities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance the Abraham Accords, which were signed in 2020 and normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. The bill aims to build on the success of the Abraham Accords by promoting further normalization and cooperation between Israel and other countries in the region. Overall, the U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023 is focused on strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel, as well as promoting peace and stability in the Middle East through enhanced cooperation and partnership.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel, expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
International Affairs

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U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill modifies and extends certain authorities related to Israel. For example, the bill 

  • extends the authorization for the Department of...
Latest Action6/1/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic...