HR37 • 2026

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Jeffery "Jeff" Wiley
Last action: 2026-05-21
Official status: Sent to the Secretary of State
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on how Congress will implement this request or when it might act upon it.

Memorializing Congress for Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

This resolution asks Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

What This Bill Does

Asks Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras during that time period.

Who It Names or Affects

U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992
The United States Congress

Terms To Know

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal: A military decoration given for service outside the United States during a conflict or combat situation.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not specify how Congress will implement this request.
It is unclear if and when Congress will act on this memorialization.

Bill History

2026-05-21 H
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
2026-05-12 H
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
2026-05-11 H
Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
2026-05-07 H
Scheduled for floor debate on 05/11/2026.
2026-05-05 H
Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
2026-04-29 H
Reported favorably (14-0).
2026-03-17 H
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
2026-03-16 H
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Official Summary Text

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

ENROLLED
2026 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 37
BY REPRESENTATIVE WILEY
A RESOLUTION
To memorialize the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to issue the
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from
1981 to 1992.
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana has
consistently demonstrated its belief that military members and veterans who serve or have
served in hostile environments should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. military maintained a presence in Honduras throughout the
1980s and 1990s, providing training and conducting military exercises with the host nation;
and
WHEREAS, the presence of U.S. troops served as a deterrent to aggression in the
region and as a means of support for democratic values through civil action in Honduran
communities; and
WHEREAS, U.S. troops were equipped with live ammunition and assisted the
Honduran military in training and combat support; and
WHEREAS, U.S. troops in Honduras experienced hostile fire and imminent danger;
and
WHEREAS, at least one U.S. service member received a Purple Heart because of
terrorist activity in Honduras; and
WHEREAS, U.S. troops lost their lives while in Honduras due to terrorist activity
and hazardous circumstances.
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HR NO. 37 ENROLLED
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby memorialize the United States Congress to take such
actions as are necessary to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans
who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Congress of the
United States of America and to each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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