Congress·In Committee·H.R. 10183

SRBIJA Act

Serbia: Democratic Reform and Foreign Policy Oversight

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Next up: A house committee

The SRBIJA Act is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently assigned to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary. The bill has not moved since August 27, 2026. These committees must review the proposal before it can proceed to a vote.

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Unlikely to pass

While it has bipartisan support, foreign policy bills targeting specific nations often face long delays in committee and are used more for diplomatic leverage than as immediate law.

Key Points

Wilson and Keating introduced this bill to address concerns about democracy and human rights in Serbia. It focuses on reports of the government using too much force against protesters and limiting the freedom of the press.
The bill requires the U.S. to investigate Serbia's growing ties with Russia, China, and Iran. It asks for a strategy to make sure these relationships do not hurt U.S. interests or the stability of the region.
It allows the U.S. to use sanctions, like freezing bank accounts or blocking travel, against people in the Western Balkans who are involved in corruption or who threaten peace agreements.
The U.S. would stop high-level diplomatic talks with Serbia unless officials promise to discuss fair elections and the rule of law. This is meant to pressure the government to make democratic changes.
The bill also calls for a full investigation into the 2024 railway station accident in Novi Sad that killed 16 people. It aims to find out if government corruption or neglect caused the tragedy.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Aug 27, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Aug 27, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SRBIJA Act

Bill NumberHR 10183

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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