A concurrent resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

Senate Concurrent Resolution

S.Con.Res. 24

119th Congress

A concurrent resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Shaheen

D - NH

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This concurrent resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the Bosnian War on December 14, 1995. It acknowledges the Srebrenica genocide where 8,000+ Muslim men were killed, commends Bosnia's progress toward NATO/EU membership, and recognizes Ohio and the Dayton community for hosting the peace negotiations.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8453)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This concurrent resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the Bosnian War on December 14, 1995. It acknowledges the Srebrenica genocide where 8,000+ Muslim men were killed, commends Bosnia's progress toward NATO/EU membership, and recognizes Ohio and the Dayton community for hosting the peace negotiations.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Marks 30th anniversary of Dayton Peace Accords (December 14, 1995)
Ended Bosnian War following NATO airstrikes against Bosnian Serbs
Acknowledges Srebrenica genocide of 8,000+ Bosnian Muslim men and boys
EU opened accession negotiations with Bosnia in March 2024
NATO Parliament held 2025 Spring Session in Dayton to commemorate
U.S. hosts 350,000 Bosnian diaspora in cities like St. Louis and Chicago

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects U.S.-Bosnia relations, NATO enlargement in Western Balkans, Bosnian-American diaspora communities, and efforts to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Supports continuing peace implementation and democratic reforms.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

24, 119th Congress (2025). "A concurrent resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sconres-24