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HR7807119th CongressWALLET

Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act

Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

File claims for property taken by Honduras

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 could cover takings on or after January 1, 1979. You would need to file claims within 60 days after the bill is enacted and the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission would process them under Title V rules. This would create a legal route to seek settlement or compensation, but it would not guarantee payment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

NJ • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

  • Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

    MD • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

  • Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

Roll Call Votes

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