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BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act

2/5/2024, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6910

Bill 118 hr 6910, also known as the BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to show support for the 2013 Brussels Agreement, which was a landmark agreement between Serbia and Kosovo aimed at normalizing relations between the two countries.

The bill outlines the key provisions of the Brussels Agreement, including the establishment of the Association/Community of Serb majority municipalities in Kosovo, the integration of the Kosovo Serb judicial system into the Kosovo judicial system, and the normalization of border crossings between Serbia and Kosovo.

Additionally, the bill reaffirms the United States' commitment to the stability and security of the Western Balkans region and calls for continued US support for the implementation of the Brussels Agreement. It also emphasizes the importance of dialogue and cooperation between Serbia and Kosovo in order to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. Overall, the BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act seeks to demonstrate US support for the Brussels Agreement and encourage continued progress towards reconciliation and normalization between Serbia and Kosovo.

Congressional Summary of HR 6910

Backing the Agreed-upon Compromises by Kosovo Imposed by the Negotiated Guarantees of the 2013 Brussels Agreement or the BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act

This bill limits U.S. assistance to Kosovo until certain conditions are met. Those conditions are

  • Kosovo implements the conditions required in the 2013 Brussels Agreement, including the creation of an association or Serb-majority municipalities;
  • special police are removed from northern Kosovo;
  • new mayoral elections are held in northern Kosovo;
  • the seizure of the private property of Serbs in Kosovo is halted; and
  • freedom of political expression is respected and upheld for all ethnicities in Kosovo.

The State Department shall report annually on the status of Kosovo Serbs and the progress made by Kosovo in meeting the conditions mentioned above. 

(The 2013 Brussels Agreement provided the first formal basis for normalized relations between Serbia and Kosovo.)

Current Status of Bill HR 6910

Bill HR 6910 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 2, 2024. Bill HR 6910 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 2, 2024.  Bill HR 6910's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6910

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6910

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6910

BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act
BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act
Backing the Agreed-upon Compromises by Kosovo Imposed by the Negotiated Guarantees of the 2013 Brussels Agreement
To prohibit United States assistance from being made available before the implementation of conditions under the 2013 Brussels Agreement, and for other purposes.

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