Balkans Security Cooperation Act
Latest action (5 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The Balkans Security Cooperation Act, if passed, would require the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to submit a report to Congress. This report would detail security cooperation between the United States and several Western Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia.
The report would specifically assess each country's security cooperation with Russia, China, and the United States, dating back to 2012. It would include information on weapons systems, military hardware, technology transfers valued at $1 million or more, participation in training or exercises, security cooperation agreements, and intelligence cooperation. The report would also assess how this cooperation affects U.S. and NATO security interests. Additionally, it would examine each country's security cooperation with NATO, participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace program, and the influence of the Russian Humanitarian Center in Nis, Serbia.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026, by Representative Ritchie Torres and cosponsored by Representative Wilson of South Carolina. It has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill's status is currently "Introduced."
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 5, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10748 do?
- The Balkans Security Cooperation Act, if passed, would require the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to submit a report to Congress. This report would detail security cooperation between the United States and several Western Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia. The report would specifically assess each country's security cooperation with Russia, China, and the United States, dating back to 2012. It would include information on weapons systems, military hardware, technology transfers valued at $1 million or more, participation in training or exercises, security cooperation agreements, and intelligence cooperation. The report would also assess how this cooperation affects U.S. and NATO security interests. Additionally, it would examine each country's security cooperation with NATO, participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace program, and the influence of the Russian Humanitarian Center in Nis, Serbia. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026, by Representative Ritchie Torres and cosponsored by Representative Wilson of South Carolina. It has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill's status is currently "Introduced."
- Has H.R. 10748 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Oct 2026, H.R. 10748 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10748?
- H.R. 10748 was sponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres [D-NY15] (Democrat-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10748?
- Introduced (5 Oct 2026).
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