Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
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H 5262 — Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Last action — Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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Summary
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO URGE CONGRESS TO ISSUE AN ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO ALL UNITED STATES TROOPS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
44 added · 5 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill H 5262 adds language urging Congress to award an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar recognition to U.S. troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. This change highlights the significant contributions and sacrifices of these service members during a complex period in Central America. By officially recognizing their service, the resolution seeks to ensure that these veterans receive the respect and entitlements they deserve for their dedication and bravery.
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26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5262Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A house RESOLUTION to urge congress to issue an armed forces expeditionary medal, or similar recognition, to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.
Whereas, South Carolina believes that all service members should be respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and be recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country;
and Whereas, the United States military maintained a presence in Honduras throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, offering training, providing combat support, and conducting military exercises with the host nation;
and Whereas, the presence of the United States troops served as a deterrent to aggression in the region and as a means of support for democratic values through civil action in Honduran communities;
and Whereas, United States troops experienced hostile fire and imminent danger, and at least one service member received a purple heart because of terrorist activity;
and Whereas, United States service members lost their lives while in Honduras due to terrorist activity and hazardous circumstances;
and Whereas, all service members who serve or have served in hostile environments should be appropriately recognized by the issuance of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar recognition;
and Whereas, it is fitting and appropriate for Congress to recognize all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.
Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, urge Congress to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition, to all United States troops who served in Honduras from to 1992.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to majority and minority leaders of the United States Senate, the majority and minority leaders of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of Congress elected from this State.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
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Introduced
Sponsors
- Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
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Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
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- HC 56 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; urge Congress to issue to veterans who served in Honduras from 1981-1992. Mississippi 91% Compare text
- AR 66 Urges Congress to issue Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition, to United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. New Jersey 87% Compare text
- K1139 Urging the United States Congress to authorize and direct the issuance of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served in Honduras from 1981 through 1992 New York 86% Compare text
- HR37 MILITARY AFFAIRS: Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 Louisiana 86% Compare text
- HCR 121 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to support efforts to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of having served in an area of hostility, to all United States servicemembers who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. Kentucky 85% Compare text
- H 8251 URGING CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO UNITED STATES SERVICE MEMBERS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992 Rhode Island 85% Compare text
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H 5262 do?
- A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO URGE CONGRESS TO ISSUE AN ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO ALL UNITED STATES TROOPS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992.
- Who sponsors H 5262?
- H 5262 is sponsored by Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns.
- What is the current status of H 5262?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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