Honoring Juan López, a Honduran Catholic leader and human rights advocate murdered in the Tocoa municipality of the Bajo Aguán region of Honduras and commemorating one year since his assassination.
Sponsors
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In CommitteeMrs. Ramirez (for herself, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. García …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This House resolution honors the life and work of Juan López, a Honduran Catholic leader and human rights advocate who was murdered in 2024 in the Bajo Aguán region of Honduras. The resolution calls on the United States Government to support anti-corruption efforts in Honduras and increase engagement with communities defending human rights and the environment against corrupt interests.
Who Benefits and How
Human rights defenders and environmental activists in Honduras benefit through increased US political support and recognition. The resolution specifically commends the "Guapinol water defenders" and calls for the US to expand engagement with communities on the front lines of defending human rights, which could lead to increased funding, technical assistance, and protection for these groups. Organizations working on anti-corruption efforts in Honduras may also receive expanded support as the resolution backs the creation of new anti-corruption commissions.
The family and supporters of Juan López benefit through formal recognition and congressional support for accountability in his murder investigation. The resolution calls for an international commission to investigate the "criminal masterminds" behind his assassination.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Companies involved in land acquisition and resource extraction in the Bajo Aguán region face increased scrutiny and reputational risk. The resolution explicitly condemns "powerful companies stealing land, polluting rivers, and murdering courageous leaders," creating political pressure that may lead to investigations or restrictions on their operations.
Corrupt Honduran government officials face pressure for accountability through the resolution's support for establishing a new anti-corruption commission and international investigation. While this is a non-binding resolution, it signals congressional intent to support anti-corruption measures in Honduras.
US State Department and USAID programs focused on Honduras may face increased expectations to consult with local communities and human rights defenders when making policy decisions, as the resolution calls for ensuring Honduran voices "inform any United States decision or action related to Honduras."
Key Provisions
- Formally honors Juan López and expresses grief with his family and supporters
- Supports the establishment of a new commission against corruption and impunity within the Honduran government
- Calls for an international commission to provide technical and scientific assistance investigating Juan López's murder
- Commends environmental activists defending land, water, and communities in the Bajo Aguán region
- Directs the US Government to work in solidarity with Hondurans to build a more secure, democratic, and prosperous country
- Calls for increased US engagement with Honduran communities defending human rights, ensuring their voices inform US policy decisions
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
A House resolution honoring Juan López, a Honduran human rights advocate murdered in 2024, and calling for US support for anti-corruption efforts and human rights defenders in Honduras.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Commemorative resolution expressing House position on foreign policy priorities regarding Honduras, particularly anti-corruption and human rights support"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Human rights defenders in Honduras
- Environmental activists in the Bajo Aguán region
- Communities threatened by land grabs and environmental damage
- Anti-corruption advocates in Honduras
- Family and supporters of Juan López
Likely Burden Bearers
- Corrupt officials in Honduran government
- Companies involved in illegal land acquisition and environmental damage in Bajo Aguán
- Those responsible for Juan López's murder
- US taxpayers (minimal - resolution only recommends policy direction, no appropriations)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_house"
- → House of Representatives
- "the_united_states_government"
- → Executive Branch agencies (State Department, USAID)
Note: No conflicts - this is a simple commemorative resolution with no internal titles or complex actor references
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A Honduran Catholic leader and human rights advocate murdered in the Tocoa municipality of the Bajo Aguán region of Honduras
Region in Honduras where Juan López was murdered, characterized by land conflicts and environmental threats from corrupt interests
Environmental activists who defend land, environment, and communities in the Bajo Aguán region threatened by corrupt interests
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