Senate Bill 4443
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 29, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill aims to support the role of Eastern Mediterranean countries as a strategic gateway in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). It focuses on recognizing the strategic importance of the Eastern Mediterranean region and promoting energy projects, defense cooperation, and other forms of integration. The bill calls for the prioritization of the Eastern Mediterranean region in US foreign policy, the institutionalization of strategic dialogues with IMEC countries, and the submission of reports on the implementation and effects of the Act. It also includes a study of program creation and expansion, with a focus on bilateral programs with Eastern Mediterranean countries modeled on those with Israel.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4443
Congress
119
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
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April 29, 2026
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07/27/2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
07/27/2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
06/17/2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
04/29/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
04/29/2026
Introduced in Senate
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