August 17, 2026 | Endorsements
H.R. 9147, Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026
August 17, 2026 Endorsements
H.R. 9147, Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026
Bottom Line Up Front
H.R. 9147, the Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026, would build on the historic Abraham Accords, expanding American influence and helping counter Iran by widening the circle of nations that have normalized relations with Israel. Kazakhstan’s recent decision to join the Accords opened the door to Central Asia and the South Caucasus, a strategically vital region bordering Russia and China. The bill directs the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords to lead that expansion using existing authorities.
Bill Information
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FDD Action Expert Analysis
“The Abraham Accords have begun a monumental shift in regional integration within the Middle East. Continued normalization between Israel and its neighbors, and countries beyond, has already seen the fruits of shared economic opportunities, trade harmonization, and security assistance. The Abraham Accords Expansion Act would widen the aperture of countries that could take advantage of these building normalization efforts and create a special envoy within the U.S. government to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of multilateral cooperation agreements. FDD Action strongly endorses the legislation and encourages all members to support its passage.”
Senior Director of Government Relations, FDD Action
Why It Matters
- Normalization pays strategic dividends: In 2020, the Abraham Accords normalized relations between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. The Accords have expanded U.S. influence and delivered shared economic opportunities, trade, and security cooperation. Deeper normalization also helps counter adversaries like Iran.
- Strategic new frontier: Kazakhstan’s decision to join the Accords opened the door to Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Its accession could reinvigorate the Accords and expand U.S. cooperation in a region bordering Russia and China that holds vast untapped critical minerals.
- Expands the envoy’s mandate: The bill directs the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords to extend normalization efforts to Central Asian and South Caucasus nations. It requires the envoy to coordinate with the Departments of Defense, Commerce, and Energy; authorizes a deputy special envoy with regional expertise; and relies on existing programs rather than new funding.
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