HC 56 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; urge Congress to issue to veterans who served in Honduras from 1981-1992.

This bill is a concurrent resolution from the Mississippi Legislature that formally asks the U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. The resolution highlights that while similar service in El Salvador during the same period qualified for this medal, veterans who served in Honduras were excluded, creating what the bill describes as an inequity in recognition. It notes that service members in Honduras faced hazardous conditions and that several veterans' organizations and other states support this request for retroactive medal issuance. The bill does not directly change federal law but serves as an official memorial urging federal action to address the perceived disparity in military award eligibility.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026

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MINOR

The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by both the House and Senate, indicating the legislation has successfully passed both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature. This change signifies the bill is now in its final form and ready for the Governor's signature.

Scope change

No substantive policy changes; this is a procedural update reflecting the bill's legislative status.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header from 'As Adopted by House' to 'As Adopted by House and Senate' to indicate both chambers have approved the legislation.