A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US Senate to strengthen the eastern Mediterranean region's role as a strategic connector between the US, India, the Middle East and Europe.
The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act seeks to mobilise US support for ports, digital corridors, and other strategic infrastructure designed to diversify and secure energy flows, strengthen regional supply chains, and deepen diplomatic ties with key partners.
US Senators Cory Booker and Dave McCormick introduced the bill, which aims to expand collaboration in innovation, science, and emerging technologies, reinforcing and modernising existing regional frameworks.
The legislation advances core US interests: strengthening energy security, enhancing economic integration, and promoting long-term regional stability.
The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act strengthens partnerships, makes the region a bigger priority for the US, and helps secure the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, a critical trade and energy route.
