Bill · H.Res. 1250· House(119-HRES-1250)
Expressing support for United States forces to remain as a part of the Kosovo Force.
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- 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 support for United States forces to remain part of the Kosovo Force (KFOR). It notes that KFOR was deployed following the 1999 Kosovo war to maintain stability and deter aggression. The text highlights recent military tensions and incidents between Kosovo and Serbia as justification for the mission. It mentions that while NATO has about 5,000 personnel, the U.S. provides a crucial small force of up to 600. The resolution asserts that KFOR is vital for peace and security in the region. Finally, it urges that U.S. military personnel remain in Kosovo until the mission is complete.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill expresses support for maintaining the U.S. presence within the NATO-led KFOR mission.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The resolution highlights operational training opportunities for the Iowa National Guard.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The resolution mentions benefits to the Iowa National Guard through operational training opportunities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maintenance of peace and stability: The resolution asserts that the continued military presence of KFOR is vital to help maintain peace and security between Serbia and Kosovo (Section 2).
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Operational training benefits: Iowa National Guard units benefit greatly from operational training with KFOR through the State Partnership Program (Whereas clause regarding Iowa National Guard).
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Deterrence of violence: KFOR serves as a political deterrent to those seeking to stoke ethnic violence (Whereas clause regarding KFOR's key mission).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the 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+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
James HimesDemocrat · Connecticut
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas