Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act

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Overview

The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act aims to strengthen cooperation between the United States and countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region, primarily to support the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). It encourages diplomatic initiatives, prioritizes energy security and defense cooperation, and directs the State Department to conduct reports and studies on implementation and potential program expansions. The bill emphasizes the strategic importance of the region as a key connector within the IMEC corridor.

Key provisions

Institutionalizes multilateral strategic dialogues between the United States and IMEC countries.
Prioritizes the Eastern Mediterranean region in U.S. foreign policy, focusing on energy security and defense cooperation.
Directs the State Department to resume the 3+1 diplomatic initiative with a meeting of the Secretary of State with the Ministers of Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.
Encourages the creation of bilateral programs modeled on successful U.S.-Israel programs.
Calls for an analysis of the Cyprus Centre for Land, Open Seas, and Port Security as a potential model for multilateral cooperation.
Requires annual reports on the implementation and effect of the Act.
Defines key terms, including ‘Eastern Mediterranean country’ and ‘IMEC country’.

Who is affected

United States
Greece
Cyprus
Egypt
Israel

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Legislative history

6 recorded actions

Apr 29, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Apr 29, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Jun 17, 2026Senate

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

Jul 27, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.

Jul 27, 2026Senate

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

Jul 27, 2026

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

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Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act

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