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This resolution urges the federal government to support the construction of the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline, a proposed $6 billion project that would connect Israel's offshore natural gas fields to southern Europe through Cyprus and Greece. The resolution highlights the historical context of strong U.S.-Israeli relations and Europe's need to diversify its natural gas sources away from Russian supplies. It notes that while the project previously had bipartisan support, with both Barack Obama's and Donald Trump's administrations backing the initiative, President Biden withdrew U.S. support in January 2022 due to environmental concerns. The resolution argues that natural gas is a low-emissions fuel that can improve human life, and that Israel has surplus natural gas reserves that could benefit the region. Ultimately, the resolution calls on the Texas secretary of state to forward copies of the resolution to key federal government officials, including the President, congressional leaders, and Texas's congressional delegation, requesting that it be entered into the Congressional Record as a memorial to Congress.

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