January 16, 2025
Mr. Ogles (for himself and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
To prohibit funding to the Government of the Republic of Honduras.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Honduras Obstinately Neglects Defense and Risks Alienating Security Act
or HONDURAS Act
.
Sec. 2. Prohibition of funding
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning after the redeployment of United States military and civilian personnel from Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras as a result of the refusal or unwillingness of the Government of the Republic of Honduras to host such personnel, the President is authorized to suspend all assistance to the Republic of Honduras, to include any assistance extended under the May 20, 1954, bilateral military assistance agreement between the United States and Honduras and any subsequent amendments to that agreement.