S. 1651: Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Congress: 118
Date Introduced: May 17, 2023
Last Action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369. (May 7, 2024)
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.
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) (May 17, 2023)
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) (May 17, 2023)
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) (May 17, 2023)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) (May 17, 2023)
Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) (Dec. 18, 2023)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) (Sept. 16, 2024)