HRES921-119

What This Bill Does

This is a commemorative House Resolution (H.Res.921) that recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1995. The resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives on U.S. foreign policy toward Bosnia and the Western Balkans, but does not create any new laws, spending, or requirements.

Who Benefits and How

This is a symbolic resolution with no direct economic beneficiaries. The resolution offers rhetorical support to:
- The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, by urging continued U.S. backing for their NATO and EU membership efforts
- The Office of the High Representative (the international body overseeing implementation of the Dayton Accords), by calling for continued U.S. support
- The State of Ohio and Dayton community, by recognizing their role in hosting the peace negotiations
- The Bosnian-American diaspora, by acknowledging their community contributions

Who Bears the Burden and How

No one bears any direct burden from this resolution. As a non-binding House Resolution, it does not authorize any spending, impose any new requirements or mandates, create any regulatory obligations, or affect any industry or economic sector.

Key Provisions

• Reaffirms U.S. and EU commitment to human rights, democracy, and rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Commends Bosnia and Herzegovina for 30 years of commitment to peace since the Dayton Accords
• Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to pursue constitutional reforms and uphold the tripartite presidency
• Calls on the U.S. to maintain support for the Office of the High Representative
• Encourages regional cooperation to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Balkans
• Recognizes Ohio and Dayton for their role in fostering the 1995 peace accords