Bills · HR 7807
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7807International Affairs
Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it offers a way for American citizens to get justice and potentially recover losses for property taken by a foreign government. When a country seizes private property without fair payment, it can have a significant financial impact on individuals and businesses. This bill provides a mechanism for the U.S. government to formally acknowledge these claims and potentially negotiate for, or pay out, compensation.
If this bill becomes law, it gives affected U.S. citizens a specific, time-limited opportunity to seek redress. If it doesn't pass, those individuals would likely continue to have limited or no formal recourse through the U.S. government for these specific expropriation claims, leaving their losses unaddressed by the federal government.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Adds the Government of Honduras to the list of foreign governments against which the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission can process property claims.
This expands the jurisdiction of the Commission to cover property taken by Honduras, creating a new avenue for affected U.S. citizens.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that claims against Honduras must be for property taken since January 1, 1979.
This sets a clear timeframe for eligible claims, preventing claims for much older expropriations.
PROVISION 03
Broadly defines the 'Government of Honduras' to include any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
This ensures that claims can be made against various arms of the Honduran government, not just the central authority.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a 60-day deadline from the bill's enactment for U.S. persons to file claims against the Government of Honduras.
This provides a limited window for affected individuals to come forward, ensuring a timely process once the bill becomes law.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
45
BILLS LED
61
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 4
Introduced in House
MAR 4
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7807
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2026
Last actionMar 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2026
House BillHR 7807International Affairs
Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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