119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.R. 8562Out of CommitteeInternational Affairs
To designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building".
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie (D-NY)7 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 28, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 8562 designates the building housing the U.S. Chancery in Pristina, Kosovo as the "Eliot L. Engel Building." The bill, introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), updates all references to the building in federal records to reflect the new name. The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved the bill 39-7 on May 13, 2026.
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- Sec. 1. Designation
- Sec. 2. References
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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May 13
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.
May 13
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 28
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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