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In Senate Committee·Last action 369 days ago

U.S. would deepen support for Western Balkans democracy, trade, and security

Q: How do I support or oppose S1909?

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Officially: Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

The bill would make the United States more active in the Western Balkans. It would keep some sanctions in place, back anti-corruption work, expand youth and school programs, and track Russian and Chinese influence.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1909. Modern Action explains Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and generates a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in Foreign Relations

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

The bill keeps current U.S. sanctions tools for the Western Balkans in law. These come from Executive Orders 13219, 13304, and 14033, which cover actions that destabilize the region. People already sanctioned under them would stay sanctioned unless the bill's ending or waiver rules apply.
The President could end sanctions on a person in two cases. The person must either avoid the covered conduct for two years or no longer meet the sanctions test. The President could also grant a 180-day waiver for U.S. national security reasons, with advance notice to Congress, and renew it later.
The sanctions would not block basic goods or aid. Food, medicine, medical devices, farm goods, humanitarian help, some law enforcement and international-obligation entries, intelligence work, and normal imports of goods would be exempt.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

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The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Boosts U.S. Economic Interests: Supporters believe the bill will increase U.S. exports and create jobs by opening new markets in the Western Balkans.
Strengthens Regional Integration: The bill aims to build infrastructure that facilitates the movement of goods and people, reducing poverty and promoting inclusive growth.
Advances Democracy and Rule of Law: By providing training and support for anti-corruption and judicial reforms, the bill seeks to foster transparent governance.

✕Arguments against

Cost Concerns: Critics may worry about the financial implications of the bill, as no specific cost estimates or funding sources are provided.
Skepticism of Foreign Aid: Some may question the effectiveness of foreign aid and whether it will lead to the desired outcomes in the Western Balkans.
Lack of Immediate Impact: Opponents might argue that the bill does not address urgent issues within the U.S. and that resources could be better spent domestically.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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Senate Committee

Under Senate committee consideration

Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (5/22/2025)

MAY 22

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Senate Floor Vote

Voted on by Senate

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Passed Senate

Approved by Senate

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House Review

Sent to House for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on S1909

How do I support or oppose S1909, Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the generated message to your senators when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on S1909: Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

This page is for understanding Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes, and reviewing a generated message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (committee), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around S1909, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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