Bill · H.Res. 1246· House(119-HRES-1246)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the integration of Kosovo into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Kosovo's integration into NATO. It identifies the full integration of Kosovo as a priority for United States national security interests in Southeastern Europe. The text highlights concerns regarding the influence of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China in the Western Balkans. It reaffirms United States recognition of Kosovo's independence and its status as a democratic, multiethnic state. Finally, the resolution outlines a sequential pathway for Kosovo's membership through programs like the Partnership for Peace and the Membership Action Plan.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+8
The resolution advocates for the full integration of Kosovo into the NATO alliance to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
Strengthening regional security and protecting U.S. forces indirectly supports the stability required for veteran service environments.
Would white Americans be better off under this?+1
Strengthening NATO alliances can contribute to global stability which benefits various demographic groups including those in the U.S.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthened National Security: The resolution states that the full integration of Kosovo into NATO is a priority for the national security interests of the United States in Southeastern Europe (Section 1).
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Defense against Malign Actors: By supporting Kosovo's integration, the resolution seeks to address the threat posed by the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, and other malign actors which currently threaten United States forces and strategic interests in the region (Section 2).
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Enhanced Capacity for Self-Defense: The resolution suggests deepening support for the modernization of the Kosovo Security Force and the Kosovo Intelligence Agency to strengthen Kosovo's capacity for self-defense and interoperability with NATO forces (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+8Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1Good For White Americans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 4/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York