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WV HCR31

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hillenbrand

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for military personnel who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

  • At least 46 American servicemembers died while serving in Honduras during this period due to terrorist activities and hazardous circumstances

  • U.S. troops operated in a high-risk environment with live ammunition, providing combat support and training to Honduran military forces during regional tensions with the Sandinista regime

  • At least one servicemember received a Purple Heart for injuries from terrorist activity in Honduras, yet veterans remain ineligible for the Expeditionary Medal

  • Directs the Clerk of the House to forward the resolution to the U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, and West Virginia's Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Urging the United States Congress to recognize United States Armed Forces members who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 by authorizing the issuance of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

Last Action

To House Rules

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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