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BillHR 8562 · 119

To designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building".

Introduced
Apr 28, 2026
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
May 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Names a US building in Pristina, Kosovo, after Eliot L. Engel. Requires the building to be known by this new name.

Sponsored By

Ritchie Torres
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 28, 2026
  2. May 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This affects the US diplomatic staff and visitors to the building, who will see the new name, and the legacy of Eliot L. Engel, who will be honored by the naming.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic5
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 43%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeForeign Affairs Committee
IntroducedApr 28, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 13, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.