SRBIJA Act

This bill sets U.S. policy toward Serbia, stating that closer U.S. engagement depends on progress in democracy and rule of law, and supports sanctions on people who undermine stability, democracy, or human rights in the Western Balkans. It requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on Russian and Chinese influence in Serbia and to submit a strategy for U.S.-Serbia relations, including an assessment of investigations into the 2024 Novi Sad railway canopy collapse and treatment of protesters. The Secretary must certify before each U.S.-Serbia Strategic Dialogue that topics such as Serbia's ties to Russia, China, and Iran, elections, and corruption will be addressed, or State Department participation and spending on the Dialogue are not authorized. Additional U.S. assistance to Serbia is authorized only after the President certifies progress on judicial accountability, media freedom, and alignment with EU and NATO policy. The law would expire after five years.

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Sponsors

• Joe Wilson Republican sponsor
• 10 cosponsors