This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for the full integration of Kosovo into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) , deeming it a priority for United States national security interests in Southeastern Europe. It underscores NATO's historical role in Euro-Atlantic security and warns of a strategic gap in the Western Balkans that malign actors, including Russia and China, are exploiting, posing a direct threat to U.S. forces and broader strategic interests. The resolution reaffirms U.S. recognition of Kosovo's independence and its sovereignty as a democratic, multiethnic state, which has demonstrated commitment to democratic governance and actively seeks closer NATO integration. It emphasizes that the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia should not be a prerequisite for Kosovo's progress toward NATO membership. To facilitate this integration, the resolution outlines a sequential pathway including Kosovo's inclusion in the Partnership for Peace program , admission into the Membership Action Plan , and ultimately full NATO membership. It calls for the United States to actively advocate within NATO for these steps, engage diplomatically with the four non-recognizing NATO member states (Greece, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain) to encourage their recognition of Kosovo's sovereignty, and continue security assistance to strengthen Kosovo's defense capabilities and interoperability with NATO forces.