South Carolina H 5262: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

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2025-2026 Bill 5262 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5262

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A house RESOLUTION

to urge congress to issue an armed forces 
expeditionary medal, or similar recognition, to all United States troops who 
served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

Whereas, South Carolina 
believes that all service members should be respected for their service, always 
receive their earned entitlements, and be recognized for the sacrifices they 
and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country; and

Whereas, the United 
States military maintained a presence in Honduras throughout the 1980s and 
early 1990s, offering training, providing combat support, and conducting 
military exercises with the host nation; and

Whereas, the presence 
of the United States troops served as a deterrent to aggression in the region 
and as a means of support for democratic values through civil action in 
Honduran communities; and

Whereas, United States 
troops experienced hostile fire and imminent danger, and at least one service 
member received a purple heart because of terrorist activity; and

Whereas, United States 
service members lost their lives while in Honduras due to terrorist activity 
and hazardous circumstances; and

Whereas, all service 
members who serve or have served in hostile environments should be 
appropriately recognized by the issuance of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 
or similar recognition; and

Whereas, it is fitting 
and appropriate for Congress to recognize all United States troops who served 
in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, urge Congress to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 
or similar recognition, to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 
1981 to 1992.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to majority and minority leaders of 
the United States Senate, the majority and minority leaders of the United 
States House of Representatives, and to each member of Congress elected from 
this State.

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