Bill · H.R. 7807· House(119-HR-7807)
Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 3/4/2026
- Last activity
- 3/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act," seeks to authorize the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to handle specific claims. It targets the Government of Honduras regarding the expropriation of property belonging to United States persons. The legislation amends Title V of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949. These changes include specific timeframes for claims made against Honduras. It also expands the definition of the "Government of Honduras" to include various political subdivisions and agencies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Processing of property claims: The bill allows the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to process claims against the Government of Honduras related to the expropriation of property of United States persons (Section 2).
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Broad definition of government entities: By defining the "Government of Honduras" to include any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, the bill ensures a wider scope of entities can be held accountable for claims (Section 2, paragraph 2, part B).
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Established deadline for claims: The bill sets a specific window for filing claims, stating they must be made not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act (Section 2, paragraph 3, part A).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
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- 3/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina