# 119-hres-584: Affirming the support of the United States for Montenegro's accession to the European Union.

119-hres-584, Affirming the support of the United States for Montenegro's accession to the European Union., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-584
- Congress: 119
- Title: Affirming the support of the United States for Montenegro's accession to the European Union.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**U.S. support for Montenegro's accession to the European Union.** This resolution would back Montenegro's EU path, highlight its anti-corruption and security reforms, and urge U.S. officials to press for accession without extra bilateral conditions. - Montenegro's government and citizens: Encourages the country to keep prioritizing reforms and notes steady progress since its 2008 EU application and 2012 start of accession talks, including a June 2024 recognition that Chapters 23 and 24 opening benchmarks are complete. - U.S. policymakers and diplomacy: Urges the President and Secretary of State to actively advocate for Montenegro's EU membership, back broader Western Balkans enlargement, and work closely with Montenegro on foreign influence threats. - Security partners and NATO: Recognizes Montenegro's NATO membership since 2017, its strategic role in regional stability, and contributions to Ukraine's defense. - Rule-of-law and law enforcement: Highlights Montenegro's work on corruption, cyber and disinformation defense, and combatting transnational organized crime with assistance from the State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and the Department of Justice. - Maine and military ties: Notes the State Partnership Program between the Maine National Guard and Montenegro's Armed Forces, active since 2006.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] (R-OH), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

## Sources
- [119-hres-584 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/584)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3077)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-584 (as of 2025-12-21).