H.R. 525 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 525 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2025Mr. Ogles (for himself and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit funding to the Government of the Republic of Honduras. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honduras Obstinately Neglects Defense and Risks Alienating Security Act or HONDURAS Act. 2. Prohibition of funding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning after the redeployment of United States military and civilian personnel from Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras as a result of the refusal or unwillingness of the Government of the Republic of Honduras to host such personnel, the President is authorized to suspend all assistance to the Republic of Honduras, to include any assistance extended under the May 20, 1954, bilateral military assistance agreement between the United States and Honduras and any subsequent amendments to that agreement.