Bill > HR4190

This bill updates and clarifies the definitions of "humanitarian demining assistance" and "stockpiled conventional munitions assistance" in U.S. law, specifically within Title 10 of the United States Code. The bill defines humanitarian demining assistance as activities involving the detection and clearance of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other war-related explosive remnants, including education, training, technical assistance, infrastructure development, and equipment for detecting and clearing these hazards, developing national standards, and ensuring explosive safety. Similarly, stockpiled conventional munitions assistance is defined as training and support for disposing of, securing, and managing potentially dangerous stockpiles of explosive ordnance, small arms, light weapons, and man-portable air-defense systems. The definitions explicitly reference international standards like the International Mine Action Standards and International Ammunition Technical Guidelines, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to supporting global efforts to reduce explosive hazards and improve safety in conflict-affected regions. By providing these detailed definitions, the bill aims to create a more precise framework for U.S. humanitarian assistance in managing and mitigating explosive risks.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4190/all-info