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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 8562

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.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 milestones4 actions
May 13, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

May 13, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 28, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 28, 2026

Introduced in House

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

Votes

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News

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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 ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(7)
D: 4R: 3

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