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Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

Introduced: May 17, 2023 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 7, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
May 7, 2024
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Apr 16, 2024
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 17, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 17, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 7, 2024

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.

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