Craig Goldman (R-TX)
Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 26 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026 modifies the duties of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords, Negev Forum, and Related Normalization Agreements. It expands normalization efforts to include Central Asia and the Caucasus, in addition to the Indo-Pacific and other regions. The bill requires the Special Envoy to coordinate with federal departments such as Defense, Commerce, and Energy. It also allows for the designation of a Deputy Special Envoy with regional expertise. No additional funds are authorized for these activities.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
It mandates the expansion of normalization efforts and interagency coordination for foreign engagement.
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill expands normalization frameworks and diplomatic ties with Central Asia and the Caucasus.
- Scored +4
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill explicitly aims to advance U.S. economic interests through expanded regional cooperation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancing National Interests: Section 2(3) states that expanding normalization frameworks to Central Asia and the Caucasus would advance the economic interests and national security of the United States.
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Regional Cooperation: Section 2(4) notes that Kazakhstan's joining of the Abraham Accords advances shared interests, economic cooperation, and normalization in the region.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Provided Details: The provided text does not list specific provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It mandates the expansion of normalization efforts and interagency coordination for foreign engagement. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill expands normalization frameworks and diplomatic ties with Central Asia and the Caucasus. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill explicitly aims to advance U.S. economic interests through expanded regional cooperation.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Expansion of diplomatic and economic normalization can open new markets for business owners.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill seeks to advance U.S. economic interests through normalization and cooperation in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill modifies and defines the duties of a Special Presidential Envoy, centralizing specific foreign policy efforts.
- 9/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/8/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 22 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Lois FrankelDemocrat · Florida
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Andrew GarbarinoRepublican · New York
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Ann WagnerRepublican · Missouri
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana