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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 38

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 38, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999," was introduced in the United States Congress to address the tragic deaths of three American citizens in Serbia.

The bill condemns the brutal execution-style murders of Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi, who were brothers of Albanian descent, by Serbian forces in July 1999. The Bytyqi brothers had traveled to Serbia to volunteer with an organization providing humanitarian aid during the Kosovo War.

The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Serbian government should fully investigate and prosecute those responsible for the murders of the Bytyqi brothers. It also calls on the Serbian government to cooperate with the United States government in bringing the perpetrators to justice. Furthermore, the bill urges the United States government to continue to press the Serbian government for accountability in this case and to ensure that justice is served for the Bytyqi brothers and their family. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 38 seeks to bring attention to the tragic deaths of Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi and to advocate for justice on their behalf.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 38

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the individuals responsible for the July 1999 murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia should be brought to justice and that the United States should devote sufficient resources to fully assist and monitor Serbia's efforts to investigate and prosecute such individuals.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 38

Bill HCONRES 38 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HCONRES 38 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 38's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 38

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 38

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 38

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.

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