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US HR361
Resolution
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ami Bera
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AI Summary
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Recognizes April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, as established by the UN General Assembly in 2005
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Reaffirms U.S. commitment to international humanitarian demining efforts, noting the U.S. has dedicated more than $4.6 billion for demining programs in 120 countries since 1993
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Acknowledges that people in at least 60 countries face risks from landmines and unexploded ordnance, with more than 135,000 deaths and injuries recorded since 2001
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Recognizes Southeast Asian communities (Hmong, Cham, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and others) who supported U.S. forces during the Vietnam conflict and marks the 50th anniversary of that war's end
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Calls on the U.S. government to continue funding humanitarian demining activities, maintain international leadership in mine clearance, and address legacy mine contamination as an urgent priority
Legislative Description
Supporting the recognition of April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance.
International affairs
Last Action
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.
4/30/2025