Black Sea Security Act of 2023

S 804, the Black Sea Security Act of 2023, directs the U.S. government to develop a coordinated strategy for the Black Sea region within 180 days. It requires the National Security Council to coordinate with agencies like State and Defense to enhance security assistance, energy diversification, and economic partnerships with Black Sea states (Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia). The strategy must address security challenges like Russian aggression, promote democratic resilience through media and anti-disinformation efforts, and strengthen economic ties to counter Russian and Chinese influence. This bill mandates concrete policy actions but does not fund specific programs, focusing instead on interagency coordination and long-term planning.