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HCR 3007

A concurrent resolution urging Congress to recognize United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Michelle Axtman and 8 co-sponsors

ND resolves to urge Congress to grant the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. troops who served in Honduras (1981–1992); a symbolic, nonbinding recognition.

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/21
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Bill Summary · HCR 3007

Summary: North Dakota House Concurrent Resolution No. 3007 (HCR 3007)

Purpose and intent

  • HCR 3007 is a concurrent resolution urging the federal government to formally recognize United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 through 1992.
  • The resolution asks Congress to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (or a similar recognition) to all U.S. service members who served in Honduras during that period.
  • It presents the recognition as part of honoring military members and veterans who served in hostile environments and faced real danger.

Key provisions

  • Policy objective: Request Congress to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (or an equivalent recognition of service in an area of hostility) to eligible U.S. troops who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992.
  • Acknowledgments included in the resolution:
    • U.S. troops were present in Honduras throughout the 1980s and early 1990s for training, exercises, and security-related activities.
    • Their presence deterred regional aggression and supported democratic values through civil action.
    • Troops operated with live ammunition, assisted the Honduran military, and faced hostile fire and imminent danger.
    • At least one service member earned the Purple Heart due to terrorist activity; there were fatalities linked to terrorist activity and hazardous conditions.
  • Administrative directive: The Secretary of State is charged with sending copies of the resolution to:
    • The Majority and Minority Leaders of the U.S. Senate
    • The Majority and Minority Leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives
    • Each member of North Dakota’s congressional delegation

Who is affected

  • United States military personnel who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 (and their families) who would be eligible for, or appeal for, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
  • North Dakota’s congressional delegation, and by extension the broader federal process for military awards.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduction: January 20, 2025
  • Committee referrals and actions: Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee; multiple readings and committee votes beginning February 2025.
  • House actions: Reported back with a “do pass” recommendation (February 6, 2025); second reading and adoption (February 11, 2025); further actions through March 2025.
  • Senate actions: Concurrent passage reflected in March 2025 actions.
  • Final status: Signed by the Speaker of the House (March 20, 2025) and by the President (March 14, 2025); filed with the Secretary of State on March 21, 2025.
  • Nature of the measure: A concurrent resolution (non-binding, symbolic), expressing the will of North Dakota’s Legislature and urging federal action.

Practical impact

  • This is a ceremonial, non-funding measure that does not change state law or require state spending.
  • It serves as a formal statement of support and a political nudge to Congress to grant the requested recognition to veterans who served in Honduras.
  • If Congress acts, eligible service members would receive the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (or equivalent), recognizing their service in a recognized area of hostility.

Notes

  • The resolution emphasizes veteran recognition, historical service in a specific international context, and a direct appeal to federal decision-makers, while leaving the actual award process to federal authorities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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