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of the laws or customs of war committed during the 
Kosovo conflict; 
Whereas Goran ‘‘Guri’’ Radosavljevic is reported to reside in 
Serbia, working as director of a security consulting firm 
in Belgrade, and is a prominent member of the governing 
political party; 
Whereas 
the 
Secretary 
of 
State 
designated 
Goran 
Radosavljevic of Serbia under section 7031(c) of the De-
partment of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Pro-
grams Appropriations Act, 2018 as ineligible for entry 
into the United States due to his involvement in gross 
violations of human rights; 
Whereas two Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs officers, 
Sretan Popovic and Milos Stojanovic, were charged in 
2006 for crimes associated with their involvement in the 
detention and transport of the Bytyqi brothers from 
Prokuplje to Petrovo Selo, but acquitted in May 2012 
with an appeals court confirming the verdict in March 
2013; 
Whereas the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic promised 
several high ranking United States officials to deliver jus-
tice in the cases of the deaths of Ylli, Agron, and 
Mehmet Bytyqi; 
Whereas no individual has ever been found guilty for the 
murders of Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi or of any 
other crimes associated with their deaths; and 
Whereas no individual is currently facing criminal charges re-
garding the murder of the Bytyqi brothers despite many 
promises by Serbian officials to resolve the case: Now, 
therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) those individuals responsible for the mur-
ders in July 1999 of United States citizens Ylli, 
Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia should be 
brought to justice; 
(2) it is reprehensible that no individual has 
ever been found guilty for executing the Bytyqi 
brothers, or of any other crimes associated with 
their deaths, and that no individual is even facing 
charges for these horrible crimes; 
(3) the Government of Serbia and its relevant 
ministries and offices, including the Serbian War 
Crimes Prosecutor’s Office, should make it a priority 
to investigate and prosecute as soon as possible 
those current or former officials believed to be re-
sponsible for their deaths, directly or indirectly; 
(4) the United States should devote sufficient 
resources to fully assist and properly monitor efforts 
by the Government of Serbia and its relevant min-
istries and offices to investigate and prosecute as 
soon as possible those individuals believed to be re-
sponsible for their deaths, directly or indirectly; and 
(5) progress in resolving this case, or the lack 
thereof, should remain a significant factor deter-
•HCON 45 EH 
mining the further development of relations between 
the United States and the Republic of Serbia. 
Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2022. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 45 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
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.
IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 45 
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 THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 29, 2021 
Mr. ZELDIN (for himself, Ms. MENG, and Ms. OMAR) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
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. 
Whereas brothers Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi were citi-
zens of the United States, born in Chicago, Illinois, to 
ethnic Albanian parents from what is today the Republic 
of Kosovo, and who subsequently lived in Hampton Bays, 
New York; 
Whereas the three Bytyqi brothers responded to the brutality 
of the conflict associated with Kosovo’s separation from 
the Republic of Serbia and the Federal Republic of Yugo-
slavia of which Serbia was a constituent republic by join-
ing the so-called ‘‘Atlantic Brigade’’ of the Kosovo Lib-
eration Army in April 1999; 
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Whereas a Military-Technical Agreement between the Govern-
ment of Yugoslavia and the North Atlantic Council came 
into effect on June 10, 1999, leading to a cessation of 
hostilities; 
Whereas the Bytyqi brothers were arrested on June 23, 
1999, by Serbian police within the Federal Republic of 
Yugoslavia when the brothers accidently crossed what 
was then an unmarked administrative border while es-
corting an ethnic Romani family who had been neighbors 
to safety outside Kosovo; 
Whereas the Bytyqi brothers were jailed for 15 days for ille-
gal entry into the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 
Prokuplje, Serbia, until a judge ordered their release on 
July 8, 1999; 
Whereas, instead of being released, the Bytyqi brothers were 
taken by a special operations unit of the Serbian Ministry 
of Internal Affairs to a training facility near Petrovo 
Selo, Serbia, where all three were executed; 
Whereas, at the time of their murders, Ylli was 25, Agron 
was 23, and Mehmet was 21 years of age; 
Whereas Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was removed 
from office on October 5, 2000, following massive dem-
onstrations protesting his refusal to acknowledge and ac-
cept election results the month before; 
Whereas, in the following years, the political leadership of 
Serbia has worked to strengthen democratic institutions, 
to develop stronger adherence to the rule of law, and to 
ensure respect for human rights and fundamental free-
doms, including as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia 
evolved into a State Union of Serbia and Montenegro in 
February 2003, which itself dissolved when both repub-
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(4) any veterans who feel stress, anger, or dis-
appointment from the end of operations in Afghani-
stan should seek available resources and the com-
fort, guidance, and counsel of friends, mentors, and 
caregivers. 
Æ 
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III 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 45 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 18, 2022 
Received; referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
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. 
Whereas brothers Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi were citi-
zens of the United States, born in Chicago, Illinois, to 
ethnic Albanian parents from what is today the Republic 
of Kosovo, and who subsequently lived in Hampton Bays, 
New York; 
Whereas the three Bytyqi brothers responded to the brutality 
of 
the 
conflict 
associated 
with 
Kosovo’s 
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separation from the Republic of Serbia and the Federal 
Republic of Yugoslavia of which Serbia was a constituent 
republic by joining the so-called ‘‘Atlantic Brigade’’ of 
the Kosovo Liberation Army in April 1999; 
Whereas a Military-Technical Agreement between the Govern-
ment of Yugoslavia and the North Atlantic Council came 
into effect on June 10, 1999, leading to a cessation of 
hostilities; 
Whereas the Bytyqi brothers were arrested on June 23, 
1999, by Serbian police within the Federal Republic of 
Yugoslavia when the brothers accidently crossed what 
was then an unmarked administrative border while es-
corting an ethnic Romani family who had been neighbors 
to safety outside Kosovo; 
Whereas the Bytyqi brothers were jailed for 15 days for ille-
gal entry into the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 
Prokuplje, Serbia, until a judge ordered their release on 
July 8, 1999; 
Whereas, instead of being released, the Bytyqi brothers were 
taken by a special operations unit of the Serbian Ministry 
of Internal Affairs to a training facility near Petrovo 
Selo, Serbia, where all three were executed; 
Whereas, at the time of their murders, Ylli was 25, Agron 
was 23, and Mehmet was 21 years of age; 
Whereas Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was removed 
from office on October 5, 2000, following massive dem-
onstrations protesting his refusal to acknowledge and ac-
cept election results the month before; 
Whereas, in the following years, the political leadership of 
Serbia has worked to strengthen democratic institutions, 
to develop stronger adherence to the rule of law, and to 
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IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 51 
Marking the four-year anniversary of the devastation of Puerto Rico and 
the United States Virgin Islands by Hurricane Maria. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 
Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ (for herself, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. NADLER, Mr. TORRES of 
New York, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. SOTO, Mr. SIRES, and Mr. GRI-
JALVA) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Natural Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Marking the four-year anniversary of the devastation of 
Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands by 
Hurricane Maria. 
Whereas, on September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made 
landfall in Puerto Rico; 
Whereas Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were still 
recovering from a direct hit by Hurricane Irma when 
Hurricane Maria made landfall just 14 days later; 
Whereas, on September 20, 2021, the people of Puerto Rico 
and the U.S. Virgin Islands living on the islands as well 
as those living on the mainland will acknowledge the 
four-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria; 
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IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 46 
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid 
to men and to Black women. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 3, 2021 
Ms. ADAMS (for herself, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. 
GARCIA of Texas, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Mrs. CAROLYN B. 
MALONEY of New York, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. WASSERMAN 
SCHULTZ, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. EVANS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. 
MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SEWELL, Ms. 
VELA´ZQUEZ, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. LAWSON 
of Florida, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. WATERS, Mr. 
ESPAILLAT, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. 
STEVENS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. 
LEE of California, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. MFUME, 
Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. ROSS, Ms. WIL-
LIAMS of Georgia, Ms. MANNING, Mr. JONES, Mr. CARSON, Mr. DANNY 
K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. OMAR, Ms. BASS, Ms. STRICKLAND, Ms. 
PRESSLEY, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. BROWN, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. BLU-
MENAUER, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali-
fornia, Ms. DEAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. PRICE of 
North Carolina, Mr. RUSH, Mr. CARTER of Louisiana, Ms. BLUNT ROCH-
ESTER, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. 
DELBENE, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. VELA, Mr. 
TRONE, and Mr. CICILLINE) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity 
in wages paid to men and to Black women. 
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(E) work with the Troika to engage mem-
bers of the international community to join 
these United States actions; and 
(6) calls on international partners to— 
(A) join United States efforts to impose 
targeted sanctions on the junta and other ac-
complices to the coup, monitor, discourage, and 
deter any effort by external parties to support 
the junta, and urge junta leaders to return to 
the rule of law as set forth by the transitional 
constitution; and 
(B) suspend Sudan’s participation in all 
regional multilateral organizations until Sudan 
is returned to constitutional rule under the 
transitional constitution. 
Æ 
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IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 47 
Supporting the designation of August 18, 2021, as ‘‘Congressional Startup 
Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 17, 2021 
Mr. PHILLIPS (for himself and Mrs. KIM of California) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of August 18, 2021, as 
‘‘Congressional Startup Day’’. 
Whereas the term ‘‘startup’’ generally refers to an innovative, 
technology-enabled, and growth-oriented company found-
ed by one or more entrepreneurs to develop a unique 
product or service and bring it to market; 
Whereas startups, particularly early stage companies, con-
tribute to a sizable portion of the American workforce 
and are the driving force behind most new job creation 
in the United States; 
Whereas, from 2010 to 2018, startups accounted for approxi-
mately 30 percent of employment gains in the United 
States each year; 
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not be in order after the last committee authorized 
to consider the bill reports it to the House or after 
the House has disposed of a motion to discharge the 
bill. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the motion to its adoption without inter-
vening motion except 20 minutes of debate equally 
divided and controlled by the proponent and an op-
ponent. If such a motion is adopted, House shall 
proceed immediately to consider the bill in accord-
ance with this subsection. A motion to reconsider the 
vote by which the motion is disposed of shall not be 
in order. 
(2) PROCEEDING
TO
CONSIDERATION.—After 
the last committee authorized to consider a joint 
committee bill reports it to the House or has been 
discharged (other than by motion) from its consider-
ation, it shall be in order to move to proceed to con-
sider the joint committee bill in the House. Such a 
motion shall not be in order after the House has dis-
posed of a motion to proceed with respect to the 
joint committee bill. The previous question shall be 
considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption 
without intervening motion. A motion to reconsider 
the vote by which the motion is disposed of shall not 
be in order. 
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Whereas startups that are less than a year old created ap-
proximately three million jobs in 2019; 
Whereas startups and small businesses employ 60 million 
people across the United States, nearly half of the Amer-
ican workforce; 
Whereas startups are driving economic growth and job cre-
ation all over the United States, as almost half of all new 
startups are established outside of the 35 largest metro-
politan areas in the country; 
Whereas startups across the country have been an integral 
part of the national response to the COVID–19 pan-
demic, but are in desperate need of support from Con-
gress in order to further protect their entrepreneurs and 
their employees; 
Whereas startup companies have faced major layoffs in the 
wake of the pandemic; 
Whereas startups and small businesses have had their access 
to capital from investors significantly reduced due to the 
pandemic; 
Whereas the designation of August 18, 2021, as ‘‘Congres-
sional Startup Day’’ recognizes the commitment of this 
Congress to promoting diversity and inclusiveness within 
the entrepreneurial community, including startups found-
ed by women and entrepreneurs of color; 
Whereas entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities 
are less likely to receive bank loans and other forms of 
investment and deserve equal opportunity and support; 
and 
Whereas at the time of launching their venture, only 25 per-
cent of Black and Latino entrepreneurs have another 
business owner in their network, and growing their ven-
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tures is often contingent upon support from the entrepre-
neurial community as well as our country: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the importance of startups to the 
American economy; 
(2) supports the goal of assisting startups in 
weathering the economic downturn caused by the 
COVID–19 pandemic; and 
(3) commits to promoting equal economic op-
portunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs of all 
backgrounds, 
including 
entrepreneurs 
who 
are 
Black, Latino, Native American, Asian American 
and Pacific Islanders, and women. 
Æ 
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405 
(iii) $4,000 for covered expenses asso-
ciated with the purchase and installation of 
networked level 2 charging equipment; or 
(iv) $100,000 for covered expenses as-
sociated with the purchase and installation 
of networked direct current fast charging 
equipment. 
(B) REBATE AMOUNT FOR REPLACEMENT 
EQUIPMENT.—A rebate made under the rebate 
program for replacement of pre-existing electric 
vehicle supply equipment at a single location 
shall be the lesser of— 
(i) 75 percent of the applicable cov-
ered expenses; 
(ii) $1,000 for covered expenses asso-
ciated with the purchase and installation of 
non-networked level 2 charging equipment; 
(iii) $2,000 for covered expenses asso-
ciated with the purchase and installation of 
networked level 2 charging equipment; or 
(iv) $25,000 for covered expenses as-
sociated with the purchase and installation 
of networked direct current fast charging 
equipment. 
(5) DISBURSEMENT OF REBATE.— 
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Institutions to work across the Department: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the 131 years of significant and 
meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions have 
made to the United States; 
(2) encourages that the 131st anniversary of 
the 1890 Institutions should be observed with Fed-
eral and State ceremonies and other appropriate 
events around the country; 
(3) celebrates the collaborative work the 19 his-
torically Black 1890 Institutions have undertaken to 
address the agricultural research and extension 
needs of the country; 
(4) supports the efforts of the Department of 
Agriculture and other Federal agencies to build 
stronger partnerships with the 1890 Institutions; 
(5) encourages the creation of task forces simi-
lar to the USDA–1890 Task Force across other 
Federal agencies; and 
(6) commits to working in a bipartisan way to 
address the past funding and program inequities of 
the 1890 Institutions. 
Æ 
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IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 50 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the withdrawal of American Forces 
from the country of Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the 
sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of our members of the Armed 
Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 
Mrs. HINSON (for herself, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. GARCIA of 
California, Mr. JOHNSON
of Louisiana, Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Mr. 
BACON, Mr. CALVERT, Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. 
CRAWFORD, Mr. MCKINLEY, Ms. STEFANIK, and Mr. TIMMONS) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on For-
eign Affairs, and Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the withdrawal 
of American Forces from the country of Afghanistan 
does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, 
and accomplishments of our members of the Armed 
Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners. 
Whereas the United States was viciously attacked by the 
murderous terrorist group al-Qaida on September 11, 
2001; 
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Whereas al-Qaida was based in the country of Afghanistan, 
which was governed by the ruthless and oppressive 
Taliban regime; 
Whereas the United States led an international coalition of 
military forces into Afghanistan to destroy al-Qaida, kill 
or capture Osama Bin Laden, and depose the Taliban 
government; 
Whereas hundreds of thousands of United States members of 
the Armed Forces, diplomats, and humanitarians de-
ployed to Afghanistan or supported operations from afar; 
Whereas for nearly 2 decades, the United States was spared 
from further major attacks by international terror orga-
nizations; and 
Whereas the withdrawal of the presence of the United States 
in Afghanistan had led to the collapse of the Afghan gov-
ernment, return of the Taliban to Afghan rule, and great 
heartache for so many: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) the men and women who undertook the ef-
forts of the past years in Afghanistan provided he-
roic service to the country; 
(2) the peace our country experienced is a di-
rect result of the actions of our brave members of 
the Armed Forces, diplomats, and humanitarians; 
(3) despite the chaotic end to operations in Af-
ghanistan, their service is something to be remem-
bered, lauded, and honored; and 
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