H8251

HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO UNITED STATES SERVICE MEMBERS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992

Complete·4/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island House Resolution urges Congress to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S.

The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a resolution urging Congress to authorize the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition, to U.S. service members who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. The resolution highlights the significant presence of U.S. military in Honduras during this period, the hostile and dangerous conditions faced by service members, and the need for appropriate recognition for their service. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to key congressional leaders and the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

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Roll Call Votes

Passage

67 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Veterans Affairs Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

House read and passed

Apr 24

House

Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)

Apr 14

House

Committee recommends passage