Washington, Jan. 22 -- Congressman Gus Bilirakis issued the following press release:
The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, led by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and joined by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Dina Titus (NV-1) and Chris Pappas (NH-1), passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The bipartisan legislation aims to bolster the Eastern Mediterranean's role as a strategic link between India, the Middle East, and Europe.
"Supporting a U.S.-India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is vital to enhancing energy security, economic integration, and regional cooperation," said Rep. Bilirakis. "I am pleased this legislation has passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, adva...