A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 530

119th Congress

A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Welch

D - VT

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This Senate resolution condemns the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy that imported over 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S. The resolution commends federal investigators and prosecutors while condemning the pardon as weakening rule of law.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution condemns the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy that imported over 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S. The resolution commends federal investigators and prosecutors while condemning the pardon as weakening rule of law.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Hernandez convicted for facilitating import of 400+ tons of cocaine to U.S.
Received million-dollar bribes including $1 million from El Chapo
Used Honduran police and military to protect cocaine shipments
Sentenced to 45 years imprisonment and $8 million fine
Commends federal investigators and jury for conviction
Condemns pardon as harming U.S. credibility in combating drug trafficking

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects U.S. credibility in hemispheric anti-drug efforts, victims of drug trafficking and corruption, federal law enforcement morale, and future cooperation with Latin American nations on counter-narcotics. Sends signals about accountability for high-level drug traffickers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

530, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-530