S. 1651 · 118th Congress
Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Introduced
- 2023-05-17
- Latest action
- 2024-05-07 · Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Summary
Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
This bill addresses economic and political development in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia), including by supporting anti-corruption and trade initiatives.
The President must also submit any proposed termination of certain sanctions, waiver of such sanctions, or licensing actions related to the Western Balkans to Congress for a specified review period prior to implementation.