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119-hres-361119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Representative Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

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Summary

Eliminate landmines and unexploded ordnance is the core aim of this resolution. It would designate April 4, 2025 as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action and reaffirm U.S. commitment to humanitarian demining.

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  • Civilians in affected countries: Highlights contamination risks in at least 60 countries and cites more than 135,000 deaths and injuries from mines and explosive remnants since 2001.
  • Survivors and clearance workers: Recognizes people who risk their lives to locate and remove mines and notes USAID’s Leahy War Victims Fund has provided over $337 million for prosthetics, rehabilitation, and other survivor assistance.
  • U.S. role and international goals: Calls on the U.S. Government to continue funding humanitarian demining and maintain leadership, points to over $4.6 billion spent on demining and related programs since 1993, and affirms support for the Maputo +15 goal to clear mined areas by 2025.
  • Historical recognition: Remembers the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and recognizes communities from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam who supported U.S. forces.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2025

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