Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

Subjects: International Affairs, Bahrain, International law and treaties, Israel, Middle East, United Arab Emirates

Summary:  <p>This resolution encourages the United States and Israel to continue deepening and expanding cooperation on economic, security, and civilian issues. The resolution also encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords. </p> <p>The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. </p>

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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 311 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 311

 Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to 
 urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that 
 existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for 
     the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 20, 2023

 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Ms. Manning, Mr. McCaul, and Mr. Schneider) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                           on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to 
 urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that 
 existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for 
     the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

Whereas May 14, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the 
        State of Israel;
Whereas, on May 14, 1948, the United States officially recognized Israel as a 
        State;
Whereas Israel has been designated by the United States Government as a major 
        non-NATO ally;
Whereas, in 2014, Congress designated Israel as a ``major strategic partner'';
Whereas the United States and Israel have a close and robust bilateral 
        relationship marked by strong people-to-people ties and close 
        cooperation on a wide range of issues including defense, diplomacy, 
        energy, cybersecurity, agriculture, science, and space;
Whereas the United States and Israel have signed three 10-year memoranda of 
        understanding, in which the United States committed to provide 
        $26,700,000,000 between fiscal year 1999 and fiscal year 2008, 
        $30,000,000,000 between fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2018, and 
        $38,000,000,000 between fiscal year 2019 and fiscal year 2028;
Whereas Congress has appropriated amounts in accordance with such memoranda of 
        understanding, reflecting the two countries' shared priorities in the 
        region;
Whereas, in late 2020 and early 2021, Israel reached agreements, known 
        collectively as the Abraham Accords, to improve or normalize its 
        relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan; 
        and
Whereas these agreements build upon the decades-long leadership of the United 
        States and other governments in supporting efforts to broker peace 
        treaties between Israel and Egypt and Israel and Jordan: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) encourages the United States and Israel to continue to 
        deepen and expand bilateral cooperation across the full 
        spectrum of economic, security, and civilian issues;
            (2) encourages the expansion and strengthening of the 
        Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations 
        with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible 
        security and economic benefits for the citizens of those 
        countries and all peoples in the region;
            (3) expresses continued support for security assistance to 
        Israel as outlined in the United States-Israel Memorandum of 
        Understanding to ensure that Israel can defend itself by 
        itself; and
            (4) supports Israel's robust involvement as an active 
        member of the community of nations to benefit Israel and the 
        United States as partners who share common values and a 
        commitment to democracy.
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