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Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9147| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2026
Craig A. Goldman

Craig A. Goldman

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (25)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9147| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2026
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.

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Timeline
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Craig A. Goldman

Craig A. Goldman

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (25)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted