U.S. diplomatic building in Kosovo named for Eliot Engel
In markupH.R. 8562Latest action
Sponsor: Ritchie Torres · Representative · NY
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Official title: To designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building".
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 8562 officially names a U.S. diplomatic building in Pristina, Kosovo the "Eliot L. Engel Building."
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What does this do?
This bill gives an official name to a building at the U.S. Chancery, a diplomatic office complex in Pristina, Kosovo. The building would be formally known as the "Eliot L. Engel Building" in all U.S. government records, maps, and documents going forward.
Who does it affect?
This bill affects how U.S. government agencies refer to this specific building in official records. It does not affect the staff or diplomatic work carried out there.
Why does it matter?
Once enacted, official U.S. documents and maps that reference this building must use the new name. No other operations or activities at the building are changed.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 28, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · May 13, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.