Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to cooperate and partner with the Government of Honduras to counter narcotics and condemning the pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández.
Sponsors
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In CommitteeMr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Castro of Texas, Ms. Jacobs, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This House Resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding US-Honduras relations and condemns President Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted in a US court of drug trafficking. It reaffirms support for continuing the partnership between the US and Honduras on counter-narcotics, security, migration, and economic development.
Who Benefits and How
Anti-corruption advocates and whistleblowers in both countries receive symbolic recognition and support from Congress for their efforts to expose wrongdoing. Victims of drug trafficking and violence are acknowledged through an expression of solidarity. Law enforcement agencies engaged in counter-narcotics cooperation may see increased political support for their efforts.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The resolution is non-binding and creates no legal obligations. However, it represents Congressional disapproval of the presidential pardon decision. The Department of State is urged to strengthen Magnitsky sanctions efforts, though this is a recommendation rather than a mandate. Former President Hernandez and potentially other corrupt officials face increased political pressure, though no direct legal consequences.
Key Provisions
- Emphasizes the importance of fair elections in Honduras (November 30, 2025)
- Calls for continued US-Honduras partnership on security, counter-narcotics, migration, and economic development
- Urges the State Department to use Magnitsky sanctions against corrupt officials and narcotics traffickers
- Condemns the presidential pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez
- Expresses solidarity with victims of drug trafficking and corruption
- Rejects unauthorized military force while pardoning convicted individuals
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
A House Resolution reaffirming US commitment to partner with Honduras on counter-narcotics efforts while condemning the presidential pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of drug trafficking.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Express Congressional disapproval of presidential pardon while reaffirming bipartisan support for anti-corruption and counter-narcotics cooperation with Honduras"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Victims of drug trafficking and corruption in US and Honduras
- Anti-corruption advocates and whistleblowers
- Law enforcement agencies engaged in counter-narcotics
- US-Honduras bilateral cooperation programs
Likely Burden Bearers
- Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez (subject of condemnation)
- Individuals subject to potential Magnitsky sanctions
- Corrupt officials and narcotics traffickers in Central America
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_house"
- → House of Representatives
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
- "the_department"
- → Department of State
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Sanctions authorized under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act that target individuals for human rights violations and corruption
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