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US HB2510
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Malliotakis
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AI Summary
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Establishes a security subcomponent within the "3+1" structure between the United States, Israel, Greece, and the Republic of Cyprus to enhance counterterrorism and maritime security cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean region
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Creates two new interparliamentary and interexecutive cooperation groups with members from Congress and executive agencies (State, Defense, Homeland Security) required to meet at least twice annually with counterparts from the three partner nations
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Establishes the "CERBERUS" counterterrorism training program at the Cyprus Center for Land, Open-seas, and Port Security, and the "TRIREME" maritime security training program at Greece's Souda Naval Base
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Authorizes approximately $30 million in appropriations for fiscal years 2026-2029, including $5 million each for new facilities at Cyprus and Greece training centers, $2 million annually for general support of each facility, and $1.5 million annually for each training program
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Eliminates existing limitations on defense article sales and security assistance to the Republic of Cyprus, and removes the scheduled termination date for the 3+1 Interparliamentary Group established in the FY2022 NDAA
Legislative Description
American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2025
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3/31/2025