Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution encourages the United States and Israel to continue deepening and expanding cooperation on economic, security, and civilian issues. The resolution also encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords.

The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.

Bill 118 HRES 311, also known as the Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords Act, aims to promote the normalization of relations between Israel and other nations in the Middle East. The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, were historic agreements that established diplomatic ties between Israel and several Arab countries.

The purpose of this bill is to urge more nations to join the Abraham Accords and to ensure that existing agreements result in tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and the entire region. By expanding and strengthening the Abraham Accords, the bill seeks to foster peace and stability in the Middle East.

The bill emphasizes the importance of promoting cooperation and dialogue between Israel and its neighbors, as well as the need to address security concerns and promote economic development in the region. It also highlights the potential for the Abraham Accords to serve as a model for future peace agreements in the Middle East. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 311 aims to encourage the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords in order to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the Middle East.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 311

Introduced on
2023-04-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution encourages the United States and Israel to continue deepening and expanding cooperation on economic, security, and civilian issues. The resolution also encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords.

The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.

Bill 118 HRES 311, also known as the Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords Act, aims to promote the normalization of relations between Israel and other nations in the Middle East. The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, were historic agreements that established diplomatic ties between Israel and several Arab countries.

The purpose of this bill is to urge more nations to join the Abraham Accords and to ensure that existing agreements result in tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and the entire region. By expanding and strengthening the Abraham Accords, the bill seeks to foster peace and stability in the Middle East.

The bill emphasizes the importance of promoting cooperation and dialogue between Israel and its neighbors, as well as the need to address security concerns and promote economic development in the region. It also highlights the potential for the Abraham Accords to serve as a model for future peace agreements in the Middle East. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 311 aims to encourage the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords in order to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the Middle East.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedEncouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Bahrain
International law and treaties
Israel
Middle East
United Arab Emirates

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Latest Summary5/1/2023

This resolution encourages the United States and Israel to continue deepening and expanding cooperation on economic, security, and civilian issues. The resolution also encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords.

The...


Latest Action4/25/2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.