Bill · H.R. 4335· House(119-HR-4335)
Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 31 - 4
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The "Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act" aims to increase security assistance to specific countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The Secretary of State is tasked with identifying countries that have normalized diplomatic relations with Israel and are working together to combat threats from Iran and its allies. Once identified, these countries can receive expedited approval for the sale, lease, or transfer of defense articles and services. The President must provide a certification to Congress at least 15 days before such transfers occur. Additionally, the Secretary of State must submit a regular strategy report to congressional committees regarding these security efforts.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill strengthens cooperation with countries that have normalized relations with Israel.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+5
The bill enhances security assistance to combat threats from Iran and its allies.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill provides authority for enhanced security assistance and defense article transfers to specific regional partners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Security and Protection: The policy seeks to safeguard freedom of navigation, protect critical infrastructure, and protect United States citizens from threats posed by Iran and Iran-aligned entities (Section 2(a)).
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Enhanced Defense Capabilities for Partners: Countries that have normalized relations with Israel and are engaged in regional security cooperation can receive expedited approval for the sale, lease, or transfer of defense articles and defense services (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Protection of Sensitive Technology: The bill requires the President to ensure that sensitive United States technology, information, or capabilities provided to these countries are not acquired by the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation (Section 2(c)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5Increases Foreign Aid+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 25 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Andrew GarbarinoRepublican · New York
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
J. HillRepublican · Arkansas
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
David KustoffRepublican · Tennessee
Young KimRepublican · California
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Bryan SteilRepublican · Wisconsin
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina
Ryan ZinkeRepublican · Montana