Renaming a U.S. Chancery Building in Kosovo
April 28, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Michele McCaul Ricca | $55,000 | Judge | Nov 2025 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Michele McCaul Ricca | $45,000 | Judge | Dec 2025 |
| CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO FOR SENATE | JONES, ROBERT | $1,500 | LIFE INSURANCE | Mar 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Susy Morin | $1,000 | Business<br>Owner | Feb 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Andy Elisburg | $1,000 | Ex VP -<br>Miami Heat | Feb 2026 |
| MILLER-MEEKS FOR CONGRESS | TWEEDIE, ERIC | $1,000 | RETIRED | Mar 2026 |
| CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO FOR SENATE | THOMAS, LAUREN | $1,000 | CEO | Mar 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Shiner Law Group, PA | $1,000 | Law Firm | Feb 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Suzanne Strump | $500 | Self<br>Employed | Feb 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Metro Group Miami | $475 | Printers | Mar 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Marjie Kates | $300 | Executive<br>Assistant | Feb 2026 |
| MILLER-MEEKS FOR CONGRESS | LEE, RICHARD | $250 | EXECUTIVE | Mar 2026 |
| MILLER-MEEKS FOR CONGRESS | RICHARDS, MARY D | $200 | RETIRED | Mar 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Anne Sullivan | $200 | Development<br>Specialist | Feb 2026 |
| MILLER-MEEKS FOR CONGRESS | HALE, JACQUELINE D. | $200 | RETIRED | Mar 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Margaret Amador Robinson | $180 | Legislative<br>Director | Feb 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Mary Ann Abrams | $180 | Office<br>Manager | Mar 2026 |
| Michele McCaul Ricca | Monica Rodriguez | $25 | Teachers<br>Aide | Mar 2026 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
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.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
U.S. Department of State
The agency must update all official records and references to the facility to reflect the new name.
Eliot L. Engel
The building is being named in honor of this individual.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Chancery?
Does this bill change the function of the building?
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