Bill > S4741

This bill aims to encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia). The bill proposes several initiatives, including: codifying existing sanctions relating to the Western Balkans, developing a comprehensive strategy for economic development and democratic resilience in the region, supporting a regional trade and development initiative, strengthening the presence of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation in the region, promoting university partnerships and cross-cultural engagement, and establishing a Balkans Youth Leadership Initiative to support young leaders in the region. The overall goal is to promote stability, prosperity, and democratic development in the Western Balkans.