RINA

The Regional Integration and Normalization Act of 2023 (RINA) establishes a Special Presidential Envoy and creates a $105 million fund to support economic, security, and people-to-people initiatives among Israel, Abraham Accords countries (UAE, Bahrain, Morocco), and Negev Forum countries (including Egypt, Jordan, and others). The bill authorizes enhanced reporting on regional integration efforts, promotes educational exchanges, scientific collaboration, and cybersecurity cooperation, and supports projects addressing water security, energy, and agricultural challenges. It establishes mechanisms for economic partnership, including negotiating frameworks for trade, investment, and regulatory alignment, and aims to deepen cooperation through initiatives like the UAE-Israel CEPA. The legislation directly affects U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, focusing on regional stability and economic growth through normalization frameworks.