This concurrent resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords , signed on December 14, 1995, which brought an end to the Bosnian War and established peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It acknowledges the historical context, including widespread ethnic cleansing and the Srebrenica genocide, and recognizes the role of NATO-led air strikes in facilitating ceasefire negotiations. The resolution highlights the dedication of foreign service professionals and global support that led to the successful peace agreement. The resolution commends the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for their continued commitment to peace and cooperation, and notes the government's efforts towards North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European Union (EU) membership . These efforts include constitutional reforms, strengthening governance structures, and undertaking necessary economic, rule of law, and judicial reforms. It reiterates the enduring importance of the Dayton Peace Accords as the foundation for these reforms and for promoting equality among all ethnicities, which are crucial for EU accession. Furthermore, the resolution urges the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to pursue constitutional reforms, engage across ethnic and religious lines, and uphold the integrity of its tripartite presidency and key institutions. It calls on the United States Government to maintain support for the Office of the High Representative until its presence is no longer deemed necessary and to work with neighboring countries to implement Stabilisation and Association Agreements. The resolution also encourages regional cooperation to counter malign foreign influence from actors like Russia and China, while recognizing the contributions of the State of Ohio and the Bosnian-American diaspora.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8453)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8453)
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A concurrent resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
USA119th CongressSCONRES-24| Senate
| Updated: 12/2/2025
This concurrent resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords , signed on December 14, 1995, which brought an end to the Bosnian War and established peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It acknowledges the historical context, including widespread ethnic cleansing and the Srebrenica genocide, and recognizes the role of NATO-led air strikes in facilitating ceasefire negotiations. The resolution highlights the dedication of foreign service professionals and global support that led to the successful peace agreement. The resolution commends the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for their continued commitment to peace and cooperation, and notes the government's efforts towards North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European Union (EU) membership . These efforts include constitutional reforms, strengthening governance structures, and undertaking necessary economic, rule of law, and judicial reforms. It reiterates the enduring importance of the Dayton Peace Accords as the foundation for these reforms and for promoting equality among all ethnicities, which are crucial for EU accession. Furthermore, the resolution urges the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to pursue constitutional reforms, engage across ethnic and religious lines, and uphold the integrity of its tripartite presidency and key institutions. It calls on the United States Government to maintain support for the Office of the High Representative until its presence is no longer deemed necessary and to work with neighboring countries to implement Stabilisation and Association Agreements. The resolution also encourages regional cooperation to counter malign foreign influence from actors like Russia and China, while recognizing the contributions of the State of Ohio and the Bosnian-American diaspora.