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RepublicanBill · H.R. 525· House(119-HR-525)

HONDURAS Act

Rep. Ogles
Age: 55 years
Tennessee
Introduced
1/16/2025
Last activity
1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Andrew Ogles
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, H.R. 525 (the HONDURAS Act), prohibits funding to the Government of the Republic of Honduras. It authorizes the President to suspend all assistance to Honduras if the Honduran government refuses to host U.S. military and civilian personnel at Soto Cano Air Base. This includes assistance extended under the 1954 bilateral military assistance agreement.

Potential Positive Impacts for People:

This text does not explicitly identify any potential positive impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.

Potential Negative Impacts for People:

  • The bill allows the President to suspend all assistance to Honduras if the Honduran government refuses to host U.S. personnel at Soto Cano Air Base (SEC. 2). This could negatively impact U.S. citizens or organizations that rely on the continuation of such assistance for various programs or initiatives.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-3

    The bill authorizes the President to suspend all assistance to Honduras, potentially reducing foreign aid and hindering development initiatives, which could have negative consequences for stability and humanitarian efforts.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2

    Suspending assistance could strain relations with Honduras, impacting international alliances, but may reinforce that alliances have conditions.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-2

    Authorizing the President to suspend assistance may reduce diplomatic engagement with Honduras, potentially impacting overall relations.