Bill · H.R. 4190· House(119-HR-4190)
the Defining Humanitarian Demining Assistance Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Mast
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Defining Humanitarian Demining Assistance Act of 2025," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. It specifically targets the definitions for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. The legislation modifies how these terms relate to training and support. It also updates how these terms relate to the support of humanitarian assistance efforts.
Yes
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill expands the definition of assistance to include training, infrastructure, and technical support for demining and munitions security in foreign nations.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
By expanding demining assistance, the bill supports the removal of hazardous explosive remnants from the environment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Safety and Infrastructure through Demining: The updated definition for humanitarian demining assistance includes education, training, technical assistance, and infrastructure development for the detection and clearance of landmines, unexploded explosive ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war (Section 2, Subsection e(1)(B)).
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Development of Safety Standards: The bill includes the development of national standards and standard operating procedures for detection and clearance, as well as explosive safety (Section 2, Subsection e(1)(B)(ii-iii)).
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Improved Security of Munitions: The definition for stockpiled conventional munitions assistance includes training and support in the disposal, demilitarization, and physical security of stockpiles of explosive ordnance, small arms, and light weapons (Section 2, Subsection e(2)(A)).
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Capacity Building for Foreign Institutions: The bill includes activities related to using International Ammunition Technical Guidelines to support the capacity building of foreign security institutions through education, training, and equipment (Section 2, Subsection e(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York