Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 37 — MILITARY AFFAIRS: Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 12, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill memorializes Congress to award a medal to veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

This bill calls on Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras during a specified period. It aims to recognize their service and contributions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers who are veterans may receive formal recognition for their military service in Honduras.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HR 37 include added language that emphasizes the hazardous conditions faced by U.S. troops in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. It highlights their engagement in military training, the serious risks involved, and the sacrifices made, including the loss of life and injuries from hostile actions. These changes matter because they strengthen the case for awarding the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to veterans who served during this time, recognizing their service in a challenging environment. This acknowledgment is an important step in honoring their contributions and sacrifices.

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HLS 26RS-1420 ENGROSSED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
37 BY REPRESENTATIVE WILEY MILITARY AFFAIRS:
37 BY REPRESENTATIVE WILEY A RESOLUTION TomemorializetheUnitedStatesCongresstotakesuchactionsasarenecessarytoissuethe Armed Forces ExpeditionaryMedal to U.S.
Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S.
veterans who served in Honduras from to 1992.
veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 A RESOLUTION TomemorializetheUnitedStatesCongresstotakesuchactionsasarenecessarytoissuethe Armed Forces ExpeditionaryMedal to U.S.
veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.
military maintained a presence in Honduras throughout the 1980s and1990s, providingtrainingand conductingmilitaryexerciseswith thehost nation;
military maintained a presence in Honduras throughout the 1980s and 1990s, providingtrainingandconductingmilitaryexerciseswith the host nation;
Page 1 of 2 HLS 26RS-1420 ENGROSSED HR NO.
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37 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby memorialize the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S.
37 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebymemorialize the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S.
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
It constitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 37 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Wiley Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S.
veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.
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Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

  4. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/11/2026.

  5. Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  6. Reported favorably (14-0).

  7. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

  8. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1033)

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 28002
Republican 580010
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 920013
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Amedee — Yea
Galle — Yea
Stagni — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Not Voting
Johnson, T. — Yea
Landry, T. — Yea
St. Blanc — Yea
Adrian Fisher Democrat Yea
Aimee Adatto Freeman Democrat Yea
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Barbara Carpenter Democrat Yea
C. Denise Marcelle Democrat Yea
Candace N. Newell Democrat Yea
Chasity Martinez Democrat Yea
Dana Henry Democrat Yea
Delisha Boyd Democrat Yea
Ed Murray Democrat Yea
Edmond Jordan Democrat Not Voting
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
III, Ed Larvadain Democrat Not Voting
Joy Walters Democrat Yea
Jr., Kyle M. Green Democrat Yea
Ken Brass Democrat Yea
Mandie Landry Democrat Yea
Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat Yea
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Rashid Armand Young Democrat Yea
Robby Carter Democrat Yea
Rodney Lyons Democrat Yea
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Yea
Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat Yea
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Yea
Steven Jackson Democrat Yea
Sylvia Elaine Taylor Democrat Yea
Tammy T. Phelps Democrat Yea
Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat Yea
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Annie Spell Republican Yea
Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican Yea
Beth Anne Billings Republican Yea
Brett F. Geymann Republican Not Voting
Brian Leonard Glorioso Republican Yea
Bryan Fontenot Republican Yea
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Yea
Chance Keith Henry Republican Yea
Christopher Turner Republican Yea
Danny McCormick Republican Yea
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Yea
Debbie Villio Republican Yea
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Yea
Dodie Horton Republican Yea
Emily Chenevert Republican Yea
Foy Bryan Gadberry Republican Yea
Francis C. Thompson Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
III, Roger William Wilder Republican Not Voting
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Yea
IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican Yea
Jack McFarland Republican Yea
Jacob Braud Republican Yea
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Yea
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Yea
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Yea
Jeremy LaCombe Republican Yea
Jerome Zeringue Republican Yea
Jessica Domangue Republican Yea
John E. Wyble Republican Yea
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Yea
Josh Carlson Republican Not Voting
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Yea
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Yea
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Yea
Kathy Edmonston Republican Not Voting
Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican Yea
Kim Carver Republican Yea
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Yea
Larry A. Bagley Republican Yea
Lauren Ventrella Republican Not Voting
Laurie Schlegel Republican Yea
Les Farnum Republican Not Voting
Mark Wright Republican Yea
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Yea
Michael Charles Echols Republican Yea
Michael Melerine Republican Not Voting
Mike Johnson Republican Yea
Neil Riser Republican Yea
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Yea
Paul Sawyer Republican Yea
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Not Voting
Polly Thomas Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Not Voting
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Yea
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Yea
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Yea
Sr., Peter F. Egan Republican Yea
Stephanie H. Berault Republican Yea
Stephanie Hilferty Republican Yea
Timothy P. Kerner Republican Yea
Tony Bacala Republican Yea
Troy Jude Hebert Republican Yea
Wayne McMahen Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

veterans
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 37?
HR 37 is sponsored by Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 37?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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