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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the resumption of demining activities, the clearance of unexploded ordnance, the destruction of small arms, and related activities by the Department of State, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Global Demining Protection Act, requires the Secretary of State to quickly reinstate and resume all Department of State programs and activities related to demining, unexploded ordnance clearance, and small arms destruction. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Secretary issue a waiver under Executive Order 14169, which provides authority for reevaluating and realigning U.S. foreign aid, in order to immediately restart these critical humanitarian activities. The purpose of these activities is to help remove dangerous explosive remnants of war in conflict-affected regions, which pose significant risks to civilian populations by preventing safe land use, causing potential injury or death, and hindering post-conflict recovery and development. By requiring the resumption of these programs, the bill aims to support global efforts to make dangerous areas safer and more accessible for local communities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Stephen Lynch (D)*,
Sanford Bishop (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1259/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1259/BILLS-119hr1259ih.pdf |
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