Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act

This bill directs the Secretary of State to prioritize the Eastern Mediterranean region (Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel) in U.S. foreign policy, focusing on energy security and defense cooperation. It allows the Secretary of State to set up formal multilateral strategic dialogues with countries in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). It requires yearly reports to Congress on how the law is carried out, a briefing on multilateral initiatives with IMEC countries, and an analysis of a Cyprus port and maritime security center as a model for cooperation. It also requires a study on the cost and feasibility of creating or expanding U.S.-Israel research and development programs to include other Eastern Mediterranean and IMEC countries.

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Sponsors

• Bradley Scott Schneider Democrat sponsor
• 44 cosponsors