Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to cooperate and partner with the Government of Honduras to counter narcotics and condemning the pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández.

House Resolution

H.Res. 929

119th Congress

Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to cooperate and partner with the Government of Honduras to counter narcotics and condemning the pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Meeks

D - NY

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution condemns the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of cocaine trafficking and sentenced to 45 years in U.S. prison. The resolution reaffirms U.S. commitment to anti-narcotics cooperation with Honduras while criticizing the pardon as undermining credibility in fighting drug trafficking.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of cocaine trafficking and sentenced to 45 years in U.S. prison. The resolution reaffirms U.S. commitment to anti-narcotics cooperation with Honduras while criticizing the pardon as undermining credibility in fighting drug trafficking.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns presidential pardon of convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernandez
Hernandez was former Honduran president sentenced to 45 years for cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Reaffirms U.S. partnership with Honduras on counter-narcotics efforts
Expresses solidarity with drug trafficking victims in both countries
Supports fair elections and democracy in Honduras
Criticizes unauthorized military action while pardoning convicted traffickers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts U.S. foreign policy credibility in Latin America, anti-corruption efforts in Central America, victims of drug trafficking seeking justice, and diplomatic relations with Honduras. The resolution reflects broader concerns about consistency in counter-narcotics policy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

929, 119th Congress (2025). "Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to cooperate and partner with the Government of Honduras to counter narcotics and condemning the pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-929