Bill · H.Res. 584· House(119-HRES-584)
Affirming the support of the United States for Montenegro's accession to the European Union.
- Introduced
- 7/15/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Chellie Pingree
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 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 affirms the support of the United States for Montenegro's accession to the European Union. It notes Montenegro's history as a peaceful independent nation and its role as a strong ally of NATO since 2017. The text highlights Montenegro's progress in addressing corruption, organized crime, and hybrid influences like cyber attacks. It further mentions the close partnership between the State of Maine and Montenegro through the National Guard's State Partnership Program. Finally, the resolution calls on U.S. leadership to advocate for Montenegro's European Union membership and support Euro-Atlantic integration in the Western Balkans.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
The resolution strengthens ties with Montenegro, a NATO ally, and supports its EU integration.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
The bill calls for increased U.S. leadership and advocacy for Montenegro's European integration.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The resolution emphasizes cooperation to counter hybrid influences like cyber attacks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancement of Peace and Prosperity: The resolution encourages the Government of Montenegro to prioritize reforms that advance European Union membership and further peace and prosperity in the Western Balkans (Resolution Section 3).
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Support for Regional Stability: The resolution recognizes Montenegro's commitment to regional stability and its contributions to Ukraine's defense against Russia (Resolution Section 5).
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Strengthened Cooperation and Partnerships: The text recognizes the existing cooperation between the State of Maine and the Republic of Montenegro, specifically the joint military partnership between the Maine National Guard and the Armed Forces of Montenegro (Resolution Section 4).
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Countering Foreign Influence: The resolution urges the President and Secretary of State to work closely with Montenegro regarding the bilateral Framework for Countering Foreign Influence Manipulation (Resolution Section 7D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned 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+7Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- 7/15/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio