West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HCR31: Urging the United States Congress to recognize United States Armed Forces members who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 by authorizing the issuance of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
Status: Introduced, March 10, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 10, 2026:
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 31 By Delegates Hillenbrand, D. Smith, Watt, Ridenour, and Adkins [Introduced March 10, 2026; referred to the Committee on Rules] Urging the United States Congress to recognize United States Armed Forces members who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 by authorizing the issuance of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Whereas, The State of West Virginia has a long and proud history of honoring its veterans and believes that all servicemembers who serve in hostile environments should receive the recognition they have earned through their sacrifices; and Whereas, The United States military maintained a continuous and significant presence in Honduras throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, providing training and conducting joint military exercises to strengthen regional security; and Whereas, This presence served as a critical deterrent to regional aggression and the spread of the Sandinista regime's influence, while simultaneously supporting democratic values through civil action and community support in Honduras; and Whereas, Declassified reports confirm that during this period, the region was characterized by high tension, including maritime clashes and gunfire exchanges between neighboring states in the Gulf of Fonseca; and Whereas, United States troops in Honduras were equipped with live ammunition and provided direct combat support and training to the Honduran military in a high-risk environment; and Whereas, These servicemembers frequently experienced hostile fire and were …
Sponsors
- Hillenbrand, Rick (R, 088) · primary sponsor
- Watt, Gregory A. (R, 048)
- Ridenour, Bill (R, 100)
- D., Smith, (I)
- Adkins, Stanley (R, 049)
Latest actions
- : To House Rules
- : Introduced in House
- : To Rules
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is HCR31?
- HCR31 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Urging the United States Congress to recognize United States Armed Forces members who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 by authorizing the issuance of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
- What is the status of HCR31?
- Introduced as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: To House Rules (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR31?
- Hillenbrand, Rick (R, 088), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR31?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=cr&houseorig=h&btype=res
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