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H.R. 4335: Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act

The bill titled the **Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act** is designed to enhance U.S. security assistance to countries in the Middle East and North Africa that collaborate with allies, particularly those that have normalized relations with Israel and are cooperating to combat regional threats, especially from Iran and Iran-aligned entities.

Key Provisions of the Bill

  • Policy Framework: The bill establishes a U.S. policy to work with allies to safeguard navigation, protect essential infrastructure, uphold international law, and safeguard U.S. citizens from Iranian threats.
  • Identification of Countries: The Secretary of State is tasked with identifying countries that:
    • Have normalized diplomatic relations with Israel.
    • Are actively engaged in security cooperation in the region to tackle threats posed by Iran.
  • Authority to Approve Defense Assistance: The Secretary of State is granted the authority to approve the sale, lease, export, or transfer of defense articles or services to the identified countries, using expedited approval processes.
  • Expedited Approval Process: The President must provide a certification to Congress at least 15 days before any sale or transfer of defense articles is approved. This certification must explain how the assistance aligns with the overarching U.S. policy and detail measures to protect sensitive U.S. technology from being accessed by China or Russia.
  • Implementation Strategy: Within 60 days of the bill's enactment, and every 60 days thereafter, the Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress detailing the strategy for implementing the legislation. This report will cover:
    • Security threats from Iran.
    • Metrics for evaluating cooperation with the identified countries.
    • Challenges in achieving interoperability between the U.S. and these countries.
    • Plans for providing interim capabilities to these countries until assistance is fully delivered.
  • Trade and Diplomacy Safeguard: The bill explicitly states that it will not adversely impact Israel’s qualitative military edge, a critical aspect of U.S.-Israel relations.

Summary

Overall, this legislation aims to bolster U.S. support for select Middle Eastern and North African nations engaged in cooperative security efforts against Iranian threats, while ensuring that U.S. interests and technology are protected in the process.

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Date Action
Jul. 22, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul. 22, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
Jul. 10, 2025 Introduced in House
Jul. 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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