H.R.3099 — Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
House Roll Call
H.R.3099
| Bill | H.R.3099 — Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 413 / Nay 13 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 199 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 3099 - Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
The Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act (HR 3099) aims to establish a dedicated position within the U.S. Department of State for a Special Envoy responsible for promoting and advancing the Abraham Accords. These accords, signed in 2020, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. The bill seeks to enhance diplomatic efforts and foster regional cooperation among signatory countries and other Middle Eastern nations.
Key Provisions:
- Establishment of a Special Envoy: The bill mandates the appointment of a Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords, tasked with engaging in diplomatic outreach, facilitating dialogue, and promoting economic and security partnerships among the signatory nations.
- Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes necessary appropriations to support the activities of the Special Envoy, although specific funding levels are not detailed. The Envoy will operate under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, leveraging existing diplomatic frameworks.
- Programs and Agencies Affected: The Department of State will be the primary agency involved, coordinating with other federal entities as necessary to implement the Envoy’s initiatives.
Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: The bill primarily benefits the signatory nations of the Abraham Accords by promoting stability and collaboration in the region. Additionally, it aims to enhance U.S. diplomatic relations and influence in the Middle East. The Special Envoy’s efforts may also indirectly benefit U.S. businesses and investors seeking opportunities in these emerging markets.
Key Timelines:
- The bill was introduced in the House and has progressed to the Senate, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains contingent on the committee’s review and subsequent legislative processes.
Overall, HR 3099 seeks to institutionalize U.S. support for the Abraham Accords, reinforcing diplomatic ties and promoting peace in the Middle East.
Yea (413)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (13)
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
B
Barbara Lee
R
Rashida Tlaib
