This resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of President Trump's decision to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former President of Honduras who was convicted in a U.S. court of major drug trafficking crimes. Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison in 2024 after being found guilty of accepting millions in bribes from cocaine cartels, using his government position to protect drug shipments heading to America, and directing Honduran police and military to assist the operation. The resolution argues that pardoning someone convicted of such serious crimes undermines U.S. credibility in fighting drugs and corruption in Latin America, especially when the Trump administration claims to take narcotics trafficking as a serious threat to national security.

The resolution emphasizes that the U.S. should continue working with Honduras to combat drug trafficking, corruption, and illegal migration, while also calling for stronger enforcement actions like sanctions against corrupt officials. It expresses support for the victims of drug trafficking and violence in both countries who were denied justice by the pardon. The resolution also criticizes the administration for using military force to kill suspected narcoterrorists without trial while simultaneously pardoning a high-level official who received a fair trial and conviction in U.S. courts. Essentially, Congress is saying the pardon sends the wrong message—that political connections matter more than the rule of law—and damages America's ability to partner with other nations on fighting organized crime.

Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to cooperate and partner with the Government of Honduras to counter narcotics and condemning the pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández.