HR 1259
The Global Demining Protection Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:39 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Global Demining Protection Act, directs the Department of State to immediately reinstate programs focused on removing landmines, clearing unexploded ordnance, and destroying small arms around the world. It aims to quickly resume these activities, which were potentially impacted by executive orders, by utilizing existing authority to issue a waiver. The bill prioritizes the safety and security of communities affected by these hazardous materials. It seeks to bolster U.S. efforts in humanitarian demining globally.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Gerald E. Connolly
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