This resolution expresses strong support for the continued presence of United States military personnel within the Kosovo Force (KFOR) , recognizing its critical role in maintaining peace and stability between Kosovo and Serbia. KFOR was established following the 1999 Kosovo war, deriving its mandate from the Kumanovo Military-Technical Agreement and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 to deter aggression and enforce a cease-fire. Recent incidents, including the 2023 Banjska attack and Serbian military buildup, underscore the persistent and significant tensions in the region. The resolution asserts that KFOR's ongoing military presence is vital for regional security and serves as a political deterrent against ethnic violence. It highlights that the small contingent of up to 600 U.S. military personnel provides essential capabilities and intelligence to the larger NATO force. The House of Representatives therefore strongly supports the deployment of U.S. forces to KFOR, recognizes the continued need for their capabilities, and urges that these personnel remain in Kosovo until the mission is complete, emphasizing that their reduction would compromise regional stability.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Expressing support for United States forces to remain as a part of the Kosovo Force.
USA119th CongressHRES-1250| House
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This resolution expresses strong support for the continued presence of United States military personnel within the Kosovo Force (KFOR) , recognizing its critical role in maintaining peace and stability between Kosovo and Serbia. KFOR was established following the 1999 Kosovo war, deriving its mandate from the Kumanovo Military-Technical Agreement and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 to deter aggression and enforce a cease-fire. Recent incidents, including the 2023 Banjska attack and Serbian military buildup, underscore the persistent and significant tensions in the region. The resolution asserts that KFOR's ongoing military presence is vital for regional security and serves as a political deterrent against ethnic violence. It highlights that the small contingent of up to 600 U.S. military personnel provides essential capabilities and intelligence to the larger NATO force. The House of Representatives therefore strongly supports the deployment of U.S. forces to KFOR, recognizes the continued need for their capabilities, and urges that these personnel remain in Kosovo until the mission is complete, emphasizing that their reduction would compromise regional stability.