HRES921-119

In Committee

Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 2, 2025

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Summary

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

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

A commemorative House Resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords and reaffirming U.S. commitment to peace and democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Who Benefits

  • Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Office of the High Representative
  • Bosnian-American diaspora

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Diplomacy

Primary Purpose

A commemorative House Resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords and reaffirming U.S. commitment to peace and democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Policy Domains

Foreign Affairs International Relations Diplomacy

Legislative Strategy

"Express congressional support for continued U.S. engagement with Bosnia and Herzegovina and reaffirm commitment to the Dayton Peace Accords framework"

Identified Gains

  • Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Office of the High Representative
  • Bosnian-American diaspora
  • State of Ohio/Dayton community

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 2, 2025

Mr. Turner of Ohio (for himself, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Bell, …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Government
1 mention across 1 clause
?1 uncertain

Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina

International Organization
1 mention across 1 clause
?1 uncertain

Office of the High Representative in Bosnia

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Affairs International Relations
Actor Mappings
"the_house"
→ House of Representatives
"the_government"
→ United States Government

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