Bill · H.R. 1259· House(119-HR-1259)

The Global Demining Protection Act

Age: 71 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 2/12/2025
Last activity: 2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Stephen Lynch
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled "The Global Demining Protection Act," directs the Secretary of State to take specific actions regarding foreign aid. It requires the Secretary to issue a waiver as soon as practicable following the Act's enactment. This waiver is intended to allow for the immediate resumption of various Department of State activities. These activities include demining, the clearance of unexploded ordnance, and the destruction of small arms. The bill uses authority provided by section 3(e) of Executive Order 14169 to facilitate this process.

Yes

Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill requires the resumption of Department of State programs related to demining and small arms destruction through a waiver of aid restrictions.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Demining and ordnance clearance activities often directly benefit rural communities residing in conflict-affected areas.