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Protecting Garifuna Rights and Lands in Honduras

This resolution urges the Honduran government to respect the rights of the Garifuna people, including the return of their lands and an end to violence. It aims to protect Garifuna culture, identity, and safety, and ensure that international financial institutions do not support projects that harm these communities.
Key points
Condemnation of violence and illegal appropriation of Garifuna lands, calling for their return.
Demand for full implementation of Inter-American Court of Human Rights rulings on land rights and murder investigations.
Appeal to development banks to suspend funding for projects violating Garifuna rights and to consult with affected communities.
Call for the U.S. government to use its influence in Honduras and international institutions to protect Garifuna rights.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1278
Sponsor: Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Process start date: 2024-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Affirming the importance of the survival of Garífuna culture and identity, condemning the violent and illegal appropriation of Garífuna territory, urging the Department of State and multilateral development banks to respect the rights of the Garífuna people, and calling on the Government of Honduras to fully comply with the resolutions of multilateral human rights bodies which mandate the return of Garífuna land and territory, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1278.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Condemnation of violence and illegal appropriation of Garifuna lands, calling for their return.
  • Demand for full implementation of Inter-American Court of Human Rights rulings on land rights and murder investigations.
  • Appeal to development banks to suspend funding for projects violating Garifuna rights and to consult with affected communities.
  • Call for the U.S. government to use its influence in Honduras and international institutions to protect Garifuna rights.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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