Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026

This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to significantly expand the mandate of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords. It explicitly includes Central Asia and the Caucasus within the Envoy's geographic scope for promoting normalization agreements and integration fora. This expansion is deemed crucial for advancing United States national security and economic interests, recognizing the strategic significance of these regions and citing Kazakhstan's recent participation as a positive precedent.

To support these expanded duties, the legislation mandates the Special Envoy to coordinate with various federal departments, including Defense, Commerce, and Energy, emphasizing the use of existing authorities and programs without authorizing new funds. The bill also allows for the designation of a Deputy Special Envoy, ideally possessing relevant regional expertise, and provides specific definitions for the terms "Caucasus" and "Central Asia" to clarify the scope of the Envoy's responsibilities.