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This bill aims to support free and fair general elections in Honduras scheduled for November 30, 2025, by establishing a comprehensive strategy through the Secretary of State to monitor and promote democratic processes. The bill expresses congressional concern about potential electoral irregularities, including issues with the March 2025 primary election, violence against candidates, and human rights violations during the ongoing state of emergency. Specifically, the Secretary of State is directed to develop a strategy that supports international and civil society election monitoring to ensure candidates are not harassed, state resources are not misused, violence is prevented, freedom of speech and assembly is guaranteed, and election results are transparently transmitted. The bill authorizes the President to provide grants to non-governmental organizations for election monitoring and assessment, and establishes a sanctions mechanism targeting individuals who interfere with the electoral process, such as preventing candidates from running or using intimidation tactics. These sanctions include visa denials and exclusions from the United States. Additionally, the bill encourages promoting voting participation among Honduran citizens residing in the United States and calls for coordination with other countries to support democratic processes in Honduras, with $1,000,000 authorized for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to implement these objectives.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4202/all-info