Recognizing 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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution recognizes April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It expresses the Senate's commitment to funding international humanitarian efforts to locate and remove landmines and unexploded ordnance left from past conflicts. The resolution supports the Maputo +15 declaration's goal of clearing contaminated areas worldwide by 2025.
Who Benefits and How
International demining contractors and non-governmental organizations that receive U.S. government funding benefit from this resolution's call for continued financial support. These organizations conduct dangerous mine clearance work in countries like Cambodia, Afghanistan, and Angola. Countries with legacy mine contamination also benefit by receiving continued U.S. funding assistance, reducing their own financial burden for clearing these deadly weapons.
Who Bears the Burden and How
U.S. taxpayers bear the cost of continued funding for international humanitarian demining programs. Federal agencies like the State Department and USAID must continue administering these programs and maintaining America's international leadership role in demining efforts. While the resolution is non-binding and doesn't appropriate specific funding amounts, it reaffirms an ongoing commitment to dedicate resources to this humanitarian priority.
Key Provisions
- Reaffirms U.S. commitment to support international humanitarian demining efforts to eliminate landmines and unexploded ordnance
- Recognizes demining workers who risk their lives to locate and remove anti-personnel landmines in numerous countries
- Supports the Maputo +15 declaration goal to intensify efforts to clear mined areas by 2025
- Calls on the U.S. Government to continue providing necessary funding for international humanitarian demining activities
- Urges the U.S. to maintain its international leadership role in ridding the world of mine contamination
- Reaffirms the importance of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Recognizes the International Day for Mine Awareness and reaffirms U.S. commitment to funding international humanitarian demining efforts to eliminate landmines and unexploded ordnance worldwide
Who Benefits
- Demining contractors and NGOs receiving U.S. funding for international humanitarian mine clearance
- Countries with legacy landmine contamination
- Demining personnel and organizations
Who Bears Costs
- U.S. taxpayers (continued funding commitment)
- Federal agencies administering demining programs
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Aid, International Relations, Military Operations, Humanitarian Affairs, Public Safety
Primary Purpose
Recognizes the International Day for Mine Awareness and reaffirms U.S. commitment to funding international humanitarian demining efforts to eliminate landmines and unexploded ordnance worldwide
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Symbolic resolution expressing support for international demining efforts and reaffirming U.S. leadership in humanitarian mine clearance activities"
Identified Gains
- Demining contractors and NGOs receiving U.S. funding for international humanitarian mine clearance
- Countries with legacy landmine contamination
- Demining personnel and organizations
Identified Costs
- U.S. taxpayers (continued funding commitment)
- Federal agencies administering demining programs
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Baldwin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
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International humanitarian demining contractors and organizations receiving U.S. government funding
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in international mine clearance and awareness
U.S. federal agencies administering international demining programs (State Department, USAID)
U.S. taxpayers funding international humanitarian assistance
Countries with legacy landmine contamination (e.g., Cambodia, Afghanistan, Angola)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "united_states_government"
- → Federal Government (unspecified agencies responsible for international humanitarian demining)
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