A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Balkans Security Cooperation Act. It requires the Secretary of Defense, along with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on security cooperation involving Western Balkan countries. This report must be delivered not later than 180 days after the enactment of the Act. The report covers security cooperation between Western Balkan countries and the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the United States, and NATO. It also includes details on participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace program and an assessment of the Russian Humanitarian Center in Nis, Serbia.
Yes
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation requires the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to submit a detailed unclassified report on foreign security cooperation to congressional committees.
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill assesses security cooperation with NATO and Western Balkan partner nations, strengthening alliance awareness and ties.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section holds officials accountable by requiring the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report to congressional committees. This transparency gives the people and their elected representatives clear information regarding how foreign countries interact with Western Balkans security.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain explicit provisions detailing negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to submit a detailed unclassified report on foreign security cooperation to congressional committees.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill assesses security cooperation with NATO and Western Balkan partner nations, strengthening alliance awareness and ties.
- 10/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina