Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to modify the duties of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords, Negev Forum, and Related Normalization Agreements, and for other purposes.
HB9147, also known as the Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026, aims to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. It proposes to update the duties of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords, Negev Forum, and Related Normalization Agreements. This bill seeks to facilitate further normalization agreements between Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, building on the existing Abraham Accords. It is expected to affect diplomatic relations and foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly in how the United States engages with regional partners.
The bill was introduced on June 4, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for further consideration. The co-sponsors include members from both political parties, indicating a bipartisan effort to support the expansion of these agreements. This suggests that the bill has initial support and could progress through the legislative process if the committee recommends it.
Currently, the bill is in its introductory phase and has been referred to the relevant committee. Key actions include its introduction and referral, with no further proceedings recorded as of the last update. The committee will likely review the bill, hold hearings, and decide on its next steps, which may involve marking it up, reporting it back to the House, or sending it back to the sponsors for revisions.
