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Middle East Cooperation Boost: Funding for Trade, Security, and Youth Exchange.

This law authorizes $105 million for a fund dedicated to strengthening economic, scientific, and security cooperation between Israel and normalizing Arab nations. Citizens in the region will benefit from new opportunities in trade, technology, water access, and education, alongside efforts to enhance regional stability. It also establishes youth exchange programs and scholarships to foster long-term people-to-people connections and mutual understanding.
Key points
Establishes a $105 million fund to finance regional economic, water, energy, and security projects in the Middle East (Abraham Accords and Negev Forum Opportunity Fund).
Creates a Special US Envoy position to coordinate diplomacy and negotiate a comprehensive regional economic and security partnership framework.
Funds educational exchange programs and scholarships for young leaders (YMELI) to build mutual understanding and promote stability in the region.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2413
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2413.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a $105 million fund to finance regional economic, water, energy, and security projects in the Middle East (Abraham Accords and Negev Forum Opportunity Fund).
  • Creates a Special US Envoy position to coordinate diplomacy and negotiate a comprehensive regional economic and security partnership framework.
  • Funds educational exchange programs and scholarships for young leaders (YMELI) to build mutual understanding and promote stability in the region.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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