Bill > HR9123

This bill, the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act, aims to encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans region. Key provisions of the bill include: codifying existing sanctions related to the Western Balkans, developing initiatives to promote democratic and economic development, expanding cross-cultural and educational exchanges, supporting the Peace Corps and young leader programs in the region, and boosting cybersecurity and resilience. The bill also requires reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence operations in the Western Balkans. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the United States' engagement with and support for the democratic and economic advancement of the Western Balkans countries.