What does Preamble of Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to bolster defense cooperation with Abraham Accords countries, and for other purposes,' mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative. The initiative's purpose is to bolster defense cooperation with countries participating in the Abraham Accords.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026 do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. An "Abraham Accords country" is defined as a signatory to the Abraham Accords Declaration of September 15, 2020, or a regional, Arab, or Muslim-majority country seeking normalized relations with Israel since 2020. The "Initiative" refers to the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative established under section 3(a). The term "Secretary" is defined as the Secretary of Defense.

What does UNITED STATES-ABRAHAM ACCORDS DEFENSE COOPERATION INITIATIVE. of Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the "United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative" to bolster defense cooperation between the United States and the militaries of covered countries. The Initiative will be carried out using authorities provided in title 10, United States Code. Objectives of the Initiative include deterring aggression by Iran and its proxies, coordinating with the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, and enhancing regional military cooperation. Regional planning and cooperation will focus on capabilities such as counter-unmanned aircraft systems, ground-based air defenses, and special operations forces development. The Secretary is required to submit a report within 60 days of the Act's enactment outlining a strategy for achieving the Initiative's objectives and the necessary funding. It is the sense of Congress that participating countries should contribute matching funds to the Initiative.

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Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 6/15/2026

Author: Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)

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This bill establishes the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative to strengthen defense partnerships with countries participating in the Abraham Accords.
The Initiative aims to deter aggression by Iran and its proxies, and enhance regional military cooperation through coordinated planning and capability development.
The Secretary of Defense must submit a strategy and funding plan for the Initiative within 60 days of the Act's enactment.

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