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Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4219| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Joni Ernst (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative . The initiative aims to bolster defense cooperation between the United States and countries that are signatories to the Abraham Accords or are regional, Arab, or Muslim-majority countries seeking to normalize relations with Israel. The core objectives of this initiative include deterring aggression by Iran and its proxies in the Middle East and coordinating with the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement. It also seeks to enhance regional planning and cooperation among military forces of participating countries. Specific areas of cooperation will encompass developing capabilities such as counter-unmanned aircraft systems, ground-based air defenses, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The initiative will also support special operations forces development and joint military exercises. The Secretary of Defense must submit a report within 60 days outlining the strategy to achieve these objectives and the necessary funding. Congress also expresses a sense that the Secretary should seek matching funds from participating countries.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4219| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative . The initiative aims to bolster defense cooperation between the United States and countries that are signatories to the Abraham Accords or are regional, Arab, or Muslim-majority countries seeking to normalize relations with Israel. The core objectives of this initiative include deterring aggression by Iran and its proxies in the Middle East and coordinating with the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement. It also seeks to enhance regional planning and cooperation among military forces of participating countries. Specific areas of cooperation will encompass developing capabilities such as counter-unmanned aircraft systems, ground-based air defenses, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The initiative will also support special operations forces development and joint military exercises. The Secretary of Defense must submit a report within 60 days outlining the strategy to achieve these objectives and the necessary funding. Congress also expresses a sense that the Secretary should seek matching funds from participating countries.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Joni Ernst (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

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