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Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3099
The Abraham Accords are a series of agreements signed in 2020 between Israel and several Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Sudan. These agreements aim to normalize diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and these Arab nations.
The special envoy created by this bill will work to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords, as well as promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The envoy will also be responsible for coordinating with other government agencies and international partners to advance the goals of the Abraham Accords. Overall, the Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act seeks to support the implementation of the historic agreements between Israel and Arab nations, and to further peace and cooperation in the Middle East.
Congressional Summary of HR 3099
Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (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.)
The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to the U.S. government for expanding and strengthening the Abraham Accords. The duties of the Special Envoy include (1) encouraging counties without diplomatic relations with Israel to establish formal diplomatic, economic, security, and people-to-people ties; (2) expanding and strengthening existing relationships between Israel and Muslim-majority countries; and (3) coordinating efforts across the US government and engaging diplomatically with foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders to expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords.
The Special Envoy shall have the rank and status of ambassador.
