HR 37 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

This bill is a Louisiana state resolution that asks the U.S. Congress to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. It does not directly change federal law or provide benefits but serves as a formal request to recognize military personnel who faced hostile conditions during that period. The resolution cites that U.S. troops were involved in training and combat support activities where they experienced danger and casualties. It is a commemorative measure intended to honor service rather than to alter policy or funding.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

HR37 Engrossed → HR37 Enrolled · 1 edit · May 12, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' draft to its final 'Enrolled' version, which is the official text sent to the President for signature. The substantive policy content, including the request for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992, remained unchanged. The primary differences are formatting adjustments, such as removing the internal legislative services digest and adding the Speaker's signature block, which are standard procedural steps for finalizing a bill.

TECHNICAL

Removed the internal legislative digest and page headers indicating 'Engrossed' status, replacing them with the final 'Enrolled' status and the Speaker of the House's signature block.

Floor votes · House May 11, 2026

How they voted

93–0

Passed · 12 other

Total votes 105

May 11, 2026

D Democratic33

31 Yea 2

93% Yea

R Republican72

62 Yea 10

86% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

lower

Apr 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (14-0).

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors