This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords , formally known as the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed on December 14, 1995. These historic accords were crucial in ending the devastating Bosnian War, which included widespread ethnic cleansing and the Srebrenica genocide, and established a framework for peace and stability in the region. The resolution acknowledges the role of NATO airstrikes, led by the United States, in facilitating ceasefire negotiations and highlights the significant contributions of the City of Dayton, Ohio, in hosting the peace talks. The House of Representatives reaffirms the joint United States and European Union commitment to promoting and protecting human rights , democracy , and the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It commends the nation's ongoing efforts towards NATO and EU membership, urging continued constitutional reforms to resolve internal issues and strengthen governing structures. The resolution also calls upon the U.S. Government to maintain support for the Office of the High Representative and encourages regional cooperation to counter malign foreign influences, while recognizing the contributions of the Bosnian-American diaspora.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
USA119th CongressHRES-921| House
| Updated: 12/2/2025
This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords , formally known as the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed on December 14, 1995. These historic accords were crucial in ending the devastating Bosnian War, which included widespread ethnic cleansing and the Srebrenica genocide, and established a framework for peace and stability in the region. The resolution acknowledges the role of NATO airstrikes, led by the United States, in facilitating ceasefire negotiations and highlights the significant contributions of the City of Dayton, Ohio, in hosting the peace talks. The House of Representatives reaffirms the joint United States and European Union commitment to promoting and protecting human rights , democracy , and the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It commends the nation's ongoing efforts towards NATO and EU membership, urging continued constitutional reforms to resolve internal issues and strengthen governing structures. The resolution also calls upon the U.S. Government to maintain support for the Office of the High Representative and encourages regional cooperation to counter malign foreign influences, while recognizing the contributions of the Bosnian-American diaspora.