A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 399

119th Congress

A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Nov 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Welch

D - VT

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This Senate resolution congratulates North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of its independence and celebrates 30 years of U.S.-North Macedonia diplomatic relations. It honors North Macedonia's NATO membership, democratic achievements, and support for Ukraine while recognizing the successful resolution of the naming dispute with Greece.

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7905; text: CR 9/17/2025 S6698)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution congratulates North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of its independence and celebrates 30 years of U.S.-North Macedonia diplomatic relations. It honors North Macedonia's NATO membership, democratic achievements, and support for Ukraine while recognizing the successful resolution of the naming dispute with Greece.

Last updated: 12/28/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Celebrates North Macedonia's 34th independence anniversary (September 8, 2025)
Honors 30 years of U.S.-North Macedonia diplomatic relations since 1995
Recognizes 5 years of NATO membership since March 2020
Acknowledges North Macedonia's support for Ukraine and adoption of EU sanctions on Russia
Notes the Vermont National Guard partnership with the North Macedonian Army since 1993

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This is a symbolic resolution expressing U.S. support for North Macedonia. It reinforces the diplomatic relationship and signals continued American support for North Macedonia's Euro-Atlantic integration. The resolution has no legal force but represents official Senate recognition of the bilateral partnership.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Europe

North Macedonia

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

399, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-399