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To designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building".

Naming a U.S. Embassy Building in Kosovo

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. It is actively moving through the system, though no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Very likely to pass

This is a bipartisan bill to honor a former member of Congress. These types of naming bills almost always pass with little to no debate.

Key Points

  • This bill would name a U.S. government building in Pristina, Kosovo, after former Congressman Eliot Engel. The building is part of the U.S. Chancery, which is the office where American diplomats work.
  • If the bill becomes law, all official government records, maps, and documents will use the name Eliot L. Engel Building when referring to this specific location.
  • This is a ceremonial action meant to honor Engel for his career and service. It does not change how the building functions or affect government spending in any major way.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Apr 28, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 28, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building".

Bill NumberHR 8562
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(5)
D: 2R: 3

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