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AR 206

Urges Congress to issue Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition, to United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sean Kean

Urges Congress to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or equivalent recognition to U.S. service members who operated in Honduras from 1981–1992; symbolic, nonbinding.

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Bill Summary · AR 206

AR 206 — Summary

Overview

AR 206 is a resolution introduced on November 30, 2025, classified as a memorializing measure. Its central aim is to urge the United States Congress to recognize U.S. military service in Honduras during 1981 through 1992 by awarding the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) or a similar form of recognition to eligible troops. As a resolution, it expresses the sponsor’s and the chamber’s position rather than creating new law or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally request Congress to issue AFEM or an equivalent acknowledgment to United States service members who operated in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.
  • To acknowledge and memorialize the contributions and sacrifices of those service members who participated in operations in Honduras during that period.

Key Provisions

  • A formal urging by the sponsoring chamber that Congress recognize eligible personnel with the AFEM or an alternative medal/recognition.
  • An emphasis on recognizing service during the 1981–1992 timeframe in Honduras, highlighting the period of operations or missions under consideration.
  • A directive or request for alignment or coordination among relevant federal agencies (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs) to identify eligible veterans and facilitate appropriate recognition, if Congress takes action.

Affected Parties

  • U.S. military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992.
  • Families and dependents of those veterans, who may view increased recognition as meaningful.
  • Veterans service organizations and advocates seeking formal acknowledgment for service in this theater and period.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: November 30, 2025.
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding, does not create new law or funding).
  • Status: Not provided in the summary; as a resolution, passage would express legislative sentiment and prompt potential federal action, but would not itself grant awards or determine eligibility.
  • If adopted, it would likely prompt attention from Congress and federal agencies, but the actual award would depend on Congressional action and subsequent administrative processes.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic and ceremonial recognition of service in Honduras during 1981–1992.
  • Potentially spurs federal consideration of AFEM eligibility and related recognition, influencing veterans’ records and commemoration.
  • No direct funding or statutory entitlement is created by this resolution; real-world impact hinges on subsequent congressional action to authorize or direct the award.

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

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