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MS HC56

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rodney Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi Legislature urges U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for veterans who served in Honduras from January 1, 1981, through December 31, 1992
  • During this period, 47 Purple Hearts, two Prisoner of War Medals, and four Air Medals were awarded to service members in Honduras, demonstrating hazardous conditions
  • Congress authorized the medal for El Salvador service (1981-1992) in 1996, but excluded Honduras veterans despite many personnel operating from Honduras to support El Salvador missions
  • National veterans organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans have formally supported extending the medal to Honduras veterans
  • Similar resolutions have been adopted or are under consideration in North Dakota, New Jersey, Missouri, Ohio, and Iowa

Legislative Description

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; urge Congress to issue to veterans who served in Honduras from 1981-1992.

Last Action

Referred To Rules

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2026
Rules3/5/2026

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