Bradley Schneider (D-IL)
Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
A Democratic bill with 19 Republican cosponsors · See all 44 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 2.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act aims to increase cooperation with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region. This cooperation is intended to strengthen energy security and defense capabilities. The bill seeks to support the role of these countries as a strategic gateway in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). It includes provisions for strategic dialogues and prioritizes the region in United States foreign policy. Additionally, the act mandates several reports and studies regarding implementation, multilateral initiatives, and potential bilateral programs.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The act explicitly seeks to strengthen diplomatic, energy, and defense ties with key Eastern Mediterranean partners.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill highlights cybersecurity as a key area for trilateral dialogue and potential bilateral program expansion.
- Scored +5
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
It mandates prioritized diplomatic initiatives and strategic dialogues in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Energy Security: The bill highlights that energy projects like the Great Sea Interconnector and LNG terminals play a key role in European energy security (Section 3).
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Strengthened Security and Peace: The act notes that furnishing defense articles and services to the Republic of Cyprus can strengthen United States security and promote world peace (Section s 3).
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Increased Cooperation and Integration: The bill encourages support for energy and transportation infrastructure, connectivity initiatives, and defense cooperation to link different regions (Section 4).
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Development of New Bilateral Programs: The Secretary of State is tasked with studying the feasibility of creating and expanding bilateral programs modeled on those between the United States and Israel, which include research and development in agriculture, industry, science, and technology (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The act explicitly seeks to strengthen diplomatic, energy, and defense ties with key Eastern Mediterranean partners. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill highlights cybersecurity as a key area for trilateral dialogue and potential bilateral program expansion. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It mandates prioritized diplomatic initiatives and strategic dialogues in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — By supporting the IMEC corridor, the bill promotes new trade connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill promotes bilateral science and technology programs between the US and Eastern Mediterranean countries.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for expanding binational agriculture research and development programs.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill supports regional connectivity and infrastructure projects intended to drive economic development through the IMEC corridor.
- 10/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 2.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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