New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York 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
Status: In committee, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, April 17, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1139 BY: M. of A. Reilly 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 WHEREAS, Between 1981 and 1992, members of the United States Armed Forces were deployed to Honduras in support of United States military operations and regional security objectives during a period of significant geopolitical instability in Central America; and WHEREAS, These operations were conducted in furtherance of United States national security interests, including efforts to deter the expansion of communist influence throughout the region and to stabilize democratic governments in Central America; and WHEREAS, Service members stationed in Honduras during this period operated under hazardous and austere conditions, often in support of joint and combined operations, training exercises, and contingency missions associated with regional conflict; and WHEREAS, Between 1981 and 1992, 47 Purple Hearts were awarded to service members for wounds sustained during operations connected to this mission, two Prisoner of War Medals were issued, and four Air Medals were awarded, reflecting the dangerous nature of the service performed; and WHEREAS, The awarding of these decorations evidences the presence of hostile or imminent-danger conditions consistent with the criteria traditionally associated with expeditionary military operations; and WHEREAS, In 1996, the …
Sponsors
- Michael Reilly (R, 62) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1139?
- K1139 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): 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.
- What is the status of K1139?
- In committee as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1139?
- Michael Reilly (R, 62).
- Where is the official record for K1139?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1139
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