Bill · H.R. 4149· House(119-HR-4149)
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act
- Introduced
- 6/25/2025
- Last activity
- 6/25/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
- Sponsored by
- Ann Wagner
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act," aims to protect the sovereignty and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It authorizes the President to impose targeted sanctions on foreign persons who undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement, threaten democratic institutions, or engage in corruption. These sanctions can include blocking property and denying visas to specific individuals. The Act also maintains existing sanctions related to the Western Balkans. The legislation is designed to expire seven years after enactment.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill strengthens US-led stability efforts and aligns with EU/UK goals in the Western Balkans.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
The bill uses targeted sanctions as a tool of diplomatic pressure to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands presidential authority to impose economic sanctions on foreign persons.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
The bill increases travel and entry restrictions for targeted foreign persons and their families.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill allows for sanctions against adult family members, which may impact due process considerations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protecting Stability and Sovereignty: The bill supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multi-ethnic character of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Section 2).
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Targeting Corruption: The Act allows for sanctions against those responsible for corruption, such as the misappropriation of public assets or bribery (Section 3(a)(1)(E)).
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Promoting Peace and Functionality: The policy encourages officials to resume institutional participation to advance reforms and prosperity (Section 2).
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Protecting Humanitarian Efforts: The bill includes specific exceptions to ensure that sanctions do not interfere with the sale of food, medicine, or the provision of humanitarian assistance (Section 3(d)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Sanctions on Family Members: The bill allows for sanctions to be applied to adult family members of sanctioned foreign persons, unless they have actively opposed the individual's activities (Section 3(a)(1)(F)).
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Financial Restrictions on Institutions: The Secretary of the Treasury may impose strict conditions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate transactions for sanctioned persons (Section 3(b)).
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Visa and Entry Restrictions: Individuals on the required list are considered inadmissible to the United States and are ineligible for visas or travel (Section 3(c)(2)).
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Property Blocking: The President has the authority to block and prohibit all transactions involving the property and interests of targeted foreign persons if that property is in the United States (Section 3(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Due Process-2
- 6/25/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio