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Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
This bill directs the Department of State to prioritize foreign policy, energy security, and defense cooperation across the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on partners such as Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, and Israel. The policy aims to support a broader international trade, shipping, and energy corridor that connects India and the Middle East to Europe. Additionally, federal agencies must report to Congress on regional defense cooperation and study the feasibility of expanding joint scientific, agricultural, and cybersecurity research initiatives throughout the region.
People affected—Not determinable from the text provided; the bill affects foreign policy posture, diplomatic coordination, and interagency reporting rather than a specific, countable domestic population.
Fiscal magnitude—CBO cost estimate published (H.R. 3307, Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, 2026-02-03); dollar figure pending review extraction — see receipt
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What this bill touches.
Aid & alliances+28
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- Eastern Mediterranean and IMEC partner countriesGain increased prioritization in U.S. foreign policy regarding energy security and defense cooperation, formal multilateral strategic dialogue forums, and potential inclusion in expanded joint scientific, agricultural, and technological research programs.
Who it burdens
- Department of StateRequires the Department of State to prioritize the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy, brief Congress on multilateral initiatives, assess the CYCLOPS security training facility with DHS, study expanding binational research foundations, and report annually on implementation.
- Department of EnergyRequires the Department of Energy to prepare and submit an annual report to Congress on regional energy projects and Act implementation in coordination with the State Department, and consult on research program feasibility.
- Department of Homeland SecurityRequires the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate with the Department of State in analyzing operations at the Cyprus Centre for Land, Open Seas, and Port Security (CYCLOPS).