Renaming a U.S. Chancery Building in Kosovo

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

Last action · May 13, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.Sponsors: Ritchie Torres and 7 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes to officially rename the United States building located in Pristina, Kosovo, to the 'Eliot L. Engel Building'.

Why it matters

The bill mandates that all official U.S. government records, maps, and regulations refer to the specific diplomatic facility in Pristina by the new name, Eliot L. Engel Building.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

U.S. Department of State

The agency must update all official records and references to the facility to reflect the new name.

Indirectly affected

Eliot L. Engel

The building is being named in honor of this individual.

Key Facts

The bill designates the U.S. Chancery building at Arberia, Nr.25 Rr. 4 KORRIKU in Pristina, Kosovo, as the 'Eliot L. Engel Building'.
All future U.S. laws, maps, regulations, and documents must refer to this facility by the new name.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 28, 2026.
The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Chancery?

A is the office of an embassy or a diplomatic mission.

Does this bill change the function of the building?

No, the bill only changes the official name of the building in U.S. records.

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Procedural history

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May 13, 2026HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.
May 13, 2026House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 28, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 28, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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