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S. 4443119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Jul 27, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: A bill to increase cooperation with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region in order to strengthen energy security and defense capabilities, and for other purposes.
Introduced:
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The U.S. would deepen ties with Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel on energy and defense under this bill.
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This bill directs the U.S. to strengthen diplomatic, energy, and defense relationships with Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. It requires the Secretary of State to make the Eastern Mediterranean a foreign policy priority and allows the creation of ongoing multilateral talks with those four countries. Within one year of passage, the government must produce reports on regional energy projects, a possible security center in Cyprus, and whether existing U.S.-Israel research partnerships could expand to include other countries nearby.
This bill affects U.S. diplomatic and energy officials, along with the governments of Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. Countries involved in the India-Middle East-Europe corridor, including India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and several European nations, would also be indirectly affected.
Passing this bill would require specific government reports to be completed within one year and would shift U.S. foreign policy attention toward the Eastern Mediterranean. It could also lead to new or expanded multilateral agreements involving the named countries.
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Right now: it was placed on the Senate floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
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en.protothema.gr
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Apr 30, 2026
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