Bill · H.R. 4202· House(119-HR-4202)
Protect Honduran Democracy Act
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Maria Salazar
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Protect Honduran Democracy Act" directs the Secretary of State to create a strategy for monitoring the general elections in the Republic of Honduras scheduled for November 30, 2025. The bill aims to promote free and fair elections by supporting monitoring efforts from various international bodies and civil society. It authorizes the President to provide grants to nongovernmental organizations for election monitoring and assessment. Additionally, the President is directed to impose sanctions, including visa denials, on individuals who interfere with candidates or engage in intimidation. The act also encourages the promotion of voting for Honduran citizens living in the United States. Finally, it authorizes up to $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to carry out these purposes.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make elections run better?+7
The bill provides resources and a strategy to ensure free and fair elections in Honduras.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill aims to ensure transparent and credible transmission of election results.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5
The strategy specifically includes guaranteeing freedom of speech during the election process.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Fair Elections: The bill requires a strategy to ensure candidates are not harassed or subject to undue legal persecution, and that state resources are not misused to influence voters (Section 3).
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Safety and Freedom: The strategy aims to avoid the use of violence and intimidation by various groups and guarantees freedom of speech and assembly (Section 3).
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Election Integrity: The bill seeks to ensure the transparent and credible transmission of election results (Section 3).
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Support for Election Oversight: The President is authorized to provide grants to nongovernmental organizations to monitor the elections and assess if they are truly free and fair (Section 4).
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Accountability for Interference: The bill establishes sanctions, such as visa denials and exclusion from the United States, for foreign persons or officials who prevent candidates from running or engage in intimidation (Section 5).
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Increased Voting Access: Congress encourages the Secretary of State to promote the ability of Honduran citizens living in the United States to vote in the upcoming general elections (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Sanctions on Officials: The President is directed to impose sanctions, including the denial of visas and exclusion from the United States, on foreign persons, including current or former officials of the Government of Honduras, who are determined to have unduly prevented candidates or carried out acts of intimidation (Section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+7Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Improves International Alliances+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Immigrants+3
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Mark GreenRepublican · Tennessee
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Norma TorresDemocrat · California