Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 41

119th Congress

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Summary

This bill expresses the sense of Congress regarding the unsolved murders of three American citizens - Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi - in Serbia in 1999. It calls on the Serbian government to fully investigate the killings and hold those responsible accountable.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

SponsorChristopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

Introduced7/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.

This bill expresses the sense of Congress regarding the unsolved murders of three American citizens - Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi - in Serbia in 1999. It calls on the Serbian government to fully investigate the killings and hold those responsible accountabl

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This bill expresses the sense of Congress regarding the unsolved murders of three American citizens - Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi - in Serbia in 1999. It calls on the Serbian government to fully investigate the killings and hold those responsible accountable.

Bill Number: 41
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: Labor and Employment

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Fact Sheet

Title: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.
Bill Number: 41
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Summary: This bill expresses the sense of Congress regarding the unsolved murders of three American citizens - Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi - in Serbia in 1999. It calls on the Serbian government to fully investigate the killings and hold those responsible accountable.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expresses the sense of Congress regarding the unsolved murders of three American citizens - Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi - in Serbia in 1999. It calls on the Serbian government to fully investigate the killings and hold those responsible accountable.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This concurrent resolution expresses support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill urges Serbia to continue its investigation into the murders of the three American citizens in 1999.
It calls on Serbia to prosecute and punish those responsible for the execution-style killings.
The bill expresses the sense of Congress that resolving this case is important for US-Serbia relations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would put diplomatic pressure on the Serbian government to actively pursue justice for the Bytyqi brothers' murders, which have remained unsolved for over 20 years. This could potentially lead to new investigative efforts and criminal prosecutions, providing closure for the victims' families and demonstrating Serbia's commitment to the rule of law.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

First responders and emergency personnel

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

41, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hconres-41