What does Preamble of Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act do?

This bill authorizes the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to process claims against the Government of Honduras. The claims relate to the expropriation of property belonging to United States persons.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act'.

What does HOLDING HONDURAS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE EXPROPRIATION OF THE of Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act do?

This section amends Title V of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to address claims against the Government of Honduras. Amendments are made to sections 501, 502, 503, and 505 of the Act. The Act inserts references to 'the Government of Honduras' in various sections related to claims against governments. Section 502 is amended to include political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities of Honduras within the definition of 'Government of Honduras'. Section 503 is modified to extend the timeframe for filing claims against the Government of Honduras, specifying 'not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act'.

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Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act

Last updated: 3/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/4/2026

Author: Christopher Smith (R-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows U.S. citizens to file claims with the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission against the Honduran government for property expropriation.
The bill expands the definition of 'Government of Honduras' to include political subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities.
It establishes a 60-day window after enactment for filing claims against the Honduran government related to expropriation.

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