Urges Congress to issue a recognition to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Amato

Urges Congress to formally recognize U.S. troops who served in Honduras (1981–1992) with non-binding, symbolic recognition at the federal level.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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Summary of HCR 27 (Session 2026, Missouri)

Purpose and intent

HCR 27 is a concurrent resolution that urges the United States Congress to formally recognize all United States troops who served in Honduras during the period 1981 through 1992.

The resolution expresses a political and symbolic request rather than creating enforceable state law or directing state action. Its primary aim is to advocate for federal recognition by Congress.

Key provisions and changes

The resolution urges action by Congress, not by the Governor or state agencies. It does not establish new programs, appropriations, or regulatory requirements at the state level.

It acknowledges service by U.S. military personnel in Honduras within the specified years, highlighting their contributions and sacrifices.

It requests, in a formal manner, that Congress issue recognition, which could take the form of a congressional resolution, ceremonial acknowledgment, or other official recognition at the federal level.

Who or what would be affected

Primary beneficiaries: U.S. military personnel who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992, as well as veterans’ advocacy groups seeking formal federal recognition.

No direct fiscal impact on Missouri state government is anticipated from the resolution, since it is a symbolic measure urging action at the federal level.

The resolution places no new obligations on state agencies, schools, or local governments.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action history:

Introduced and read First Time: January 7, 2026.
Read Second Time: January 8, 2026.
Referred to Emerging Issues (H) committee: May 15, 2026.

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Rep. Phil Amato.

As a concurrent resolution, it requires consideration and potential approval by both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly. Since it is urging Congress rather than imposing state mandates, its passage is largely ceremonial and symbolic.

Additional context

The bill reflects a commemorative and veteran-focused objective, aligning with broader efforts to recognize military service and historical U.S. foreign deployments.

Being a non-binding resolution, it does not create actionable federal or state policy, nor does it authorize expenditures. Its impact depends on federal legislative action by Congress outside the Missouri legislature.