Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
Sponsored By: Senator Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced
Summary
Elevates U.S. engagement with the Eastern Mediterranean as a strategic gateway in the India‑Middle East‑Europe Economic Corridor. It would push U.S. policy toward energy security, defense cooperation, and formalized multilateral talks with partners Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.
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- U.S. diplomacy and defense: Would direct the Secretary of State to prioritize the Eastern Mediterranean and to institutionalize multilateral strategic dialogues with IMEC countries and dedicated formats for Eastern Mediterranean partners.
- Energy and infrastructure: Would require the Secretary of Energy, coordinating with State, to report within one year and then annually on energy projects and defense cooperation, and it highlights projects such as the Great Sea Interconnector and new LNG terminals.
- Research and program links: Would require a cost and feasibility study within one year on creating bilateral programs modeled on U.S.–Israel binational research and industrial funds and on expanding those programs to other Eastern Mediterranean and IMEC countries.
*Would not create new mandatory funding authorizations or explicit budgets in the text.*
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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More U.S. focus on Eastern Mediterranean
If enacted, the bill would authorize the Secretary of State to start regular multilateral strategic dialogues with IMEC countries. It would allow dedicated dialogue formats with Eastern Mediterranean partners the United States already meets with bilaterally. These talks would center on connectivity, energy security, and defense cooperation. The bill would also require the Secretary to prioritize the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy. These are diplomatic directions and do not include new funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
PA • R
Sponsored 4/29/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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