Honoring and supporting United States veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Avery Anderson and 46 co-sponsors

Kansas honors Kansas veterans who served in Honduras (1981–1992) and may provide recognition, resources, and educational programs for awareness and support.

Enrolled on Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Summary of Bill HR 6046 (2025-2026), Kansas

Purpose and intent

The bill is titled: Honoring and supporting United States veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992.

Its central aim is to recognize and acknowledge the service of Kansas veterans who were deployed to Honduras during the stated period, and to provide related support or ceremonial recognition within the state.

Key provisions and changes

Recognition and Honors:

Establishes formal acknowledgment of Kansas veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 through 1992.
May authorize or require the appropriate state entities to confer honors, commendations, or public statements recognizing these veterans.

Support and resources:

May authorize or direct agencies to develop or provide information, resources, or referrals to veterans regarding benefits, services, or veteran-related programs.
Could include encouraging schools, communities, and veteran organizations to honor and engage with these veterans.

Ceremonial and educational elements:

Potential guidance for ceremonies, memorials, or educational programs highlighting the role of Kansas veterans in Honduras during the Cold War era and ensuing years.

Administrative and reporting provisions (if included):

Possible requirements for agencies to track or report on outreach, recognitions conducted, or participation in commemorative events.
May designate a state official or agency responsible for implementation and coordination of activities.

Who is affected

Veterans:

Kansas veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992, and their families, may receive formal recognition and access to state-provided resources or information.

State agencies and institutions:

Agencies responsible for veterans affairs, education, ceremonies, and collaborations with veterans organizations may implement recognition efforts.

Public and educational communities:

Schools, local governments, and veteran groups could participate in ceremonies, displays, or programming related to this recognition.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and actions:

Introduced and referred to committee, with the following actions listed:
March 26, 2026: Introduced; adopted without roll call on the same date.
April 9, 2026: Enrolled (final stage for the bill to become law in the state legislative process, pending any gubernatorial action if applicable in Kansas).

Sponsorship:

Notable list of co-sponsors from a broad group of Kansas legislators, indicating cross-chamber or cross-district support within the state Legislature.

Next steps (typical for a bill with enrollment):

After enrollment, the bill would typically be sent to the governor for signature or veto (if applicable in Kansas) to become law.
If signed, the provisions would take effect according to the bill’s effective date, which is usually specified within the bill text (not provided in the summary).

Potential impact

Symbolic and moral significance:

Provides formal statewide recognition of service by Kansas veterans tied to Honduras service during 1981–1992.

Resource and engagement benefits:

Could improve access to veteran services and encourage community engagement, education, and remembrance.

Public awareness:

May raise public awareness about U.S. military deployments in Central America during the era and the experiences of veterans.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on a specific audience (e.g., veterans organizations, local government officials, or general public) or add hypothetical implementation nuances based on typical Kansas legislative language.