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

2/7/2024, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3792

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3792

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3792

Bill HR 3792 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2023. Bill HR 3792 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2023.  Bill HR 3792's most recent activity was 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 jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3792

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
316
Democrat Cosponsors
126
Republican Cosponsors
190
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3792

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3792

U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023To modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel, expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords, and for other purposes.
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