This bill, titled "The Global Demining Protection Act," aims to mandate the immediate resumption of critical humanitarian activities by the Department of State. Specifically, it requires the restart of programs and projects related to demining , the clearance of unexploded ordnance , and the destruction of small arms . To achieve this, the legislation directs the Secretary of State to promptly issue a waiver. This waiver would be pursuant to the authority granted by section 3(e) of Executive Order 14169, ensuring the swift reinstatement of all such related activities.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
The Global Demining Protection Act
USA119th CongressHR-1259| House
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This bill, titled "The Global Demining Protection Act," aims to mandate the immediate resumption of critical humanitarian activities by the Department of State. Specifically, it requires the restart of programs and projects related to demining , the clearance of unexploded ordnance , and the destruction of small arms . To achieve this, the legislation directs the Secretary of State to promptly issue a waiver. This waiver would be pursuant to the authority granted by section 3(e) of Executive Order 14169, ensuring the swift reinstatement of all such related activities.