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IA HR103

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Taylor Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Calls on U.S. Congress to support issuing the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar recognition to all U.S. troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992
  • U.S. military maintained presence in Honduras throughout the 1980s, providing training and conducting exercises with Honduran military forces
  • Troops served as a deterrent to Nicaraguan aggression and supported democratic values through civil action in Honduran communities
  • Service members were equipped with live ammunition, reported experiencing hostile fire and imminent danger, with at least one receiving a Purple Heart for terrorist-related injuries in 1990
  • Directs the Chief Clerk to forward copies of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, and Iowa's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution calling upon the United States Congress to support efforts to recognize all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

Last Action

Resolution filed, laid over under Rule 25. H.J. 162.

1/27/2026

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