Bill · H.Res. 717· House(119-HRES-717)
Honoring Juan López, a Honduran Catholic leader and human rights advocate murdered in the Tocoa municipality of the Bajo Aguán region of Honduras and commemorating one year since his assassination.
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Delia Ramirez
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Juan Lopez, a Honduran Catholic leader and human rights advocate who was assassinated. It commemorates one year since his death in the Tocoa municipality of the Bajo Aguan region. The resolution expresses grief for his family and recognizes his work as an environmental activist and community leader. It calls for the establishment of commissions to fight corruption and investigate the masterminds behind his murder. Additionally, the House affirms support for land and water defenders in the region. Finally, it urges the United States Government to work in solidarity with the people of Honduras.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically defends the land and water rights of rural communities in the Bajo Aguan region.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The resolution commends water defenders who protect natural resources from illegal mining and pollution.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The resolution supports creating commissions to combat corruption and impunity in the Honduran government.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of a new commission against corruption and impunity: This aims to address corruption within the Government of Honduras (Resolution Section 3A).
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Establishment of an international commission: This would provide technical and scientific assistance to investigate the criminal masterminds behind the murder of Juan Lopez (Resolution Section 3B).
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Increased engagement and support for communities: This calls on the U.S. Government to support communities on the front lines of defending human rights and democracy to ensure their voices inform U.S. decisions (Resolution Section 6B).
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Solidarity and prosperity goals: The resolution calls for the U.S. Government to work with the people of Honduras to build a more secure, democratic, and prosperous country (Resolution Section 6A).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Women+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2Increases Foreign Aid+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
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