Bills · HRES 361
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 361International Affairs
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.
INTRO APR 30· LAST ACTION APR 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it addresses a persistent global humanitarian crisis: landmines and unexploded bombs continue to cause death and injury to thousands of civilians every year, decades after conflicts have ended. These explosives prevent people from safely using their land for farming, returning to their homes, and hinder economic and social development.
By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives formally reiterates the United States' commitment to actively addressing this problem through funding and international leadership. If this resolution becomes law, it reinforces the political will to continue these efforts. If it does not, it simply means the House has not formally expressed this particular sentiment, but it wouldn't inherently stop existing mine action programs, though it might reduce their political visibility or perceived importance.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The resolution supports the recognition of April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
This provision helps raise global awareness about the dangers of landmines and the importance of efforts to remove them.
PROVISION 02
It reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting international humanitarian efforts to eliminate landmines and unexploded ordnance.
This is a key statement of U.S. policy and continued engagement in a critical global humanitarian issue.
PROVISION 03
It calls upon the United States Government to continue providing necessary funding and maintain its international leadership role in demining activities.
This urges ongoing financial and diplomatic support for life-saving mine clearance and victim assistance programs.
PROVISION 04
The resolution recognizes communities in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam who supported the U.S. Armed Forces and remembers the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
This acknowledges historical impacts and sacrifices related to conflicts where landmines and unexploded ordnance remain a legacy.
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2 EVENTSAPR 30
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APR 30
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 361
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Last actionApr 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025
House Res.HRES 361International Affairs
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.
INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2025
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