SCHNEIDER, HAMADEH INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN PEACE ACT TO STRENGTHEN US DIPLOMATIC CAPACITY ON THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Abraham Accords Caucus, introduced the Promoting Education on the Abraham Accords for Comprehensive Engagement (PEACE) Act, alongside Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-8). This bipartisan legislation would bolster the training of U.S. diplomats on the Abraham Accords and other normalization agreements with Israel, ensuring our diplomatic corps is equipped to support regional cooperation and stability.

“The Abraham Accords have reshaped the Middle East, proving that peace with Israel is not only possible, but profoundly beneficial for the entire region,” said Rep. Schneider. “As new opportunities emerge for cooperation—from economic development to security coordination—it’s vital that our diplomats understand both the promise and the complexity of these agreements. The PEACE Act will ensure the United States remains a committed, informed partner in advancing normalization, deepening ties with Israel, and expanding the circle of peace.”

"As an advocate for the US maintaining a strong leadership position in the Middle East, I am proud to join Rep. Brad Schneider in introducing the PEACE Act. This legislation will serve to strengthen our great nation's diplomatic engagement by institutionalizing pro-Israel, pro-America training on the Abraham Accords," said Rep. Hamadeh. "Our future diplomats must be equipped to advance regional cooperation instead of fashionable anti-normalization rhetoric, in order to bring long-term stability and security to the region. The fact that our bill has bipartisan support sends a clear message to friend and foe alike - the US is committed to the peace and prosperity promised in President Trump’s Abraham Accords."

The PEACE Act authorizes the Secretary of State to enhance training at the Foreign Service Institute with content specifically focused on the Abraham Accords, as well as previous peace agreements between Israel and regional partners like Egypt and Jordan. It also calls for the development of virtual training modules accessible across the Department of State and authorizes fellowships for Foreign Service Officers to engage with counterparts in Abraham Accords countries.

To ensure accountability and long-term strategic planning, the bill establishes a bipartisan Abraham Accords and Normalization Advisory Board, with appointees from both chambers of Congress. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to submit a strategy to Congress outlining how this training will be integrated into existing frameworks and how it supports broader U.S. policy objectives.

The bill text is available here.

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