Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

Sponsor: Joe Wilson (Republican-SC)July 23, 2026

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House would back Charleston as host for 2027 international meeting

The House of Representatives would formally state its opinion that Charleston, South Carolina, should host the 2027 annual meeting for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA). This resolution supports Charleston's plan to welcome this international group. It's a way for Congress to show its support for Charleston as the chosen location.

What Would Change

Charleston, South Carolina, is currently scheduled to host the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA). The U.S. has not hosted this event since 2005. If this bill passes, the House of Representatives would formally express its opinion that the OSCE PA should allow Charleston to proceed with hosting its 2027 annual session as planned. This would provide official congressional support for the city's role.

Key Provisions

Recommends that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly allow Charleston, South Carolina, to host its 2027 annual meeting as planned.

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HRES 1451 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10

Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

What Would Change

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