Supporting the Republic of Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords, and for other purposes.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/882
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

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Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]

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The bill

Supporting the Republic of Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords, and for other purposes.

HRES. 882, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Pipelines & Energy Infrastructure.

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Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]

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The money

$122,400 raised

22 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill is a masterclass in pointless posturing. The main purpose is to "support" Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords, because who doesn't love a good photo op with world leaders? The objectives are as vague as a politician's promise: "enhance ties," "facilitate sustainability," and "strengthen shared values." Yawn.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There aren't any. This is a non-binding resolution, which means it's about as effective as a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It's a feel-good statement with no teeth, no funding, and no actual policy changes. Just a bunch of empty words designed to make the sponsors look good.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: Israel, Kazakhstan, the United States, and the perpetual victims of Congressional grandstanding – the American people. Oh, and let's not forget the lobbyists who will inevitably benefit from this "diplomatic" effort. (eyeroll)

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't change a thing on the ground in Kazakhstan or Israel. It's a PR stunt designed to distract from actual problems, like the fact that Congress can't pass meaningful legislation to save their lives.

Now, let's get to the real diagnosis: this bill is suffering from a bad case of "Legislative Theater-itis," a disease characterized by grandstanding, empty rhetoric, and a complete lack of substance. The symptoms are obvious: vague language, no actual policy changes, and a healthy dose of self-congratulation.

The underlying cause? A toxic mix of ego, ignorance, and a desperate need for attention from our esteemed lawmakers. It's a classic case of " Politician-itis," where the afflicted individual prioritizes their own interests over actual governance.

Treatment? (laughs) Don't bother. This patient is terminal. Just let it die a quiet death in committee, like so many other meaningless resolutions before it.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$122,400
13 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$6,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$115,800

No PAC contributions found

1
ALLEN BOONE HUMPHRIES ROBINSON LLP
1 transaction
$3,300
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
1 transaction
$3,300

No committee contributions found

1
DREEBEN, ALAN
4 transactions
$20,000
2
CAMPBELL, CODY
3 transactions
$19,800
3
BENDA, ROBERT D.
2 transactions
$13,200
4
HOLM, NELSON
2 transactions
$13,200
5
KLEINHEINZ, BURKE
2 transactions
$13,200
6
DAVIS, WILLIAM
2 transactions
$10,000
7
AHLBERG, TREVOR
1 transaction
$6,600
8
MEADOW, CARY
1 transaction
$6,600
9
MONCRIEF, GLORIA
1 transaction
$6,600
10
HUNT, RAY
1 transaction
$3,300
11
MICALLEF, ALFRED
1 transaction
$3,300

Donor Network - Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]

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Total contributions: $122,400

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 helped.

  • The Abraham Accords offer strategic benefits for participating countries, including opportunities for mutual economic growth in important sectors such as energy (Whereas clause).

  • +Agribusinessconfidence 0.80

    The Abraham Accords offer strategic benefits for participating countries, including opportunities for mutual economic growth in important sectors such as agriculture (Whereas clause).

  • +Telecommunicationsconfidence 0.60

    The Abraham Accords offer strategic benefits for participating countries, including opportunities for mutual economic growth in important sectors such as technology (Whereas clause), which could include telecommunications.

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