S 4443 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act

The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act aims to strengthen the United States' role in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor by prioritizing diplomatic and strategic cooperation with Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. It directs the Secretary of State to institutionalize multilateral dialogues, focus foreign policy efforts on energy security and defense in the region, and maintain leadership in existing initiatives like the East Mediterranean Gas Forum. Additionally, the bill requires federal officials to submit annual reports on implementation progress and to study the feasibility of creating new bilateral research and development programs with these nations, similar to those currently established with Israel.

Issues: ✓ Energy

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2026

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Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action Jul 27, 2026

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Jul 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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Jun 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

upper

Apr 29, 2026

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

upper

Apr 29, 2026

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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors