Washington, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Brad Schneider issued the following press release:

The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3307/all-info), led by Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and joined by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Dina Titus (NV-1), and Chris Pappas (NH-1), passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee by a 45-2 vote. The bipartisan legislation aims to bolster the Eastern Mediterranean's role as a strategic link between India, the Middle East, and Europe.

"The Eastern Mediterranean is emerging as a central hub for energy and infrastructure connecting Europe, the Middle East, and India," said Rep. Schneider. "This bipartisan bill ensures U...