Keith Self (R-TX)
Preshevo Valley Discrimination Assessment Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 3.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Preshevo Valley Discrimination Assessment Act," directs the Secretary of State to prepare a specific report. The report must be submitted to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations within 180 days of enactment. The report focuses on how ethnic minorities in Serbia are treated. It specifically examines issues affecting ethnic Albanians in the Preshevo Valley. The findings should address various concerns regarding rights, language, and government treatment.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill directs an assessment of potential discrimination and unequal treatment of ethnic Albanians in Serbia.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to vote?
The report investigates if address deactivation prevents ethnic Albanians from exercising voting rights.
- Scored +5
Does this change how police departments operate?
The report examines if law enforcement is used to intimidate ethnic Albanians without due cause.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Ethnic Minority Treatment: The bill requires a report on whether the Serbian government is deactivating registered residences of ethnic Albanians, which could impact their ability to renew identity documents and vote (Section 2(b)(1)-(2)).
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Protection of Integration and Public Participation: The report assesses if there is a lack of proportional integration of ethnic Albanians in state and public institutions (Section 2(b)(3) and (7)).
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Educational and Professional Recognition: The assessment looks into whether degrees earned in Kosovo are being recognized for those living in the Preshevo Valley (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Language and Cultural Rights: The bill investigates restrictions on the use of the Albanian language in public institutions, personal documents, and school textbooks (Section 2(b)(5)-(6)).
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Economic and Infrastructure Equity: The report examines whether local governments receive adequate funding to maintain infrastructure and provide public goods compared to other municipalities (Section 2(b)(8)).
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Civil Liberties and Safety: The bill calls for investigation into the use of law enforcement to intimidate local ethnic Albanians and the suppression of ethnic identity symbols (Section 2(b)(9)-(10)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Military Service Concerns: The report is required to consider whether Serbia is implementing mandatory military service for ethnic Albanians (Section 2(b)(12)).
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Economic Sustainability Risks: The report will examine if measures are being taken to increase poverty or make life unsustainable for ethnic Albanians in the Preshevo Valley (Section 2(b)(13)).
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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The report examines if law enforcement is used to intimidate ethnic Albanians without due cause. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The report investigates whether measures are being taken to deliberately increase poverty for ethnic Albanians. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill directs an assessment of potential discrimination and unequal treatment of ethnic Albanians in Serbia. Does this protect the right to vote? — The report investigates if address deactivation prevents ethnic Albanians from exercising voting rights.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The report investigates if measures are taken to increase poverty among ethnic Albanians. Would students be better off under this? — The report assesses whether students are being hindered by the lack of school textbooks in their native language.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The report looks into whether law enforcement uses intimidation against ethnic Albanians without due process. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a formal report to provide transparency regarding the treatment of minorities in Serbia.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The report examines if there is a hindrance in the provision of textbooks in the Albanian language.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The report assesses if local governments receive adequate funding to maintain or build infrastructure.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill uses diplomatic reporting mechanisms to highlight human rights concerns in a foreign nation.
- 1/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 3.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia