# 119-hr-7807: Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act

119-hr-7807, Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7807
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Authorize U.S. expropriation claims against the Government of Honduras.** The bill would let the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission adjudicate property claims by U.S. persons, include Honduran agencies and local governments as respondents, set January 1, 1979 as the earliest eligible date, and require claims be addressed within 60 days after enactment. - U.S. persons: Individuals and businesses that lost property to Honduran expropriation could file claims under the Foreign Claims Settlement Act for losses dating back to January 1, 1979. - Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: The commission would be authorized to process and decide those claims and would have claims against Honduras addressed within 60 days after enactment. - Government of Honduras: The term “Government of Honduras” would cover political subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities, making them potential respondents in adjudicated claims.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- File claims for property taken by Honduras: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would let U.S. people and businesses file claims for property taken by the Government of Honduras. It would add the Government of Honduras to the foreign governments covered by Title V and define that term to include local governments, agencies, and instrumentalities. Claims c…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-7807 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7807)

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- [119-hr-2570: Maximum Pressure Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2570)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7807 (as of 2026-04-21).