Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act
Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced
Summary
Would extend retroactive access for U.S. expropriation claims to the Government of Honduras. The bill would add Honduras to Title V of the International Claims Settlement Act and treat its subunits like the national government.
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- U.S. claimants: U.S. persons would be able to pursue expropriation claims against Honduras dating back to January 1, 1979. They would need to file within 60 days after the bill's enactment.
- Honduran entities: The term "Government of Honduras" would explicitly include political subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities, making those bodies potential respondents in Title V cases.
- Claims process: The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission would be authorized to process these Honduran claims and would align Honduras's filing deadlines with the existing frameworks used for Cuba and the Chinese Communist regime.
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Investors can file claims against Honduras
If enacted, this bill would add the Government of Honduras to Title V of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949. The bill would define the Government of Honduras to include any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality. Claims for Honduran expropriations since January 1, 1979 would be eligible under Title V. You would need to file a Title V claim for Honduras not later than 60 days after the date of enactment. The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission would be able to process these claims under the same framework used for other covered governments.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
NJ • R
Cosponsors
Salazar
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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