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HR 4190 · 119th Congress

the Defining Humanitarian Demining Assistance Act of 2025

Introduced
2025-06-26
Sponsor
Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
Cosponsors
2
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security

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What This Bill Does

This bill aims to make it clear that humanitarian demining, which involves clearing landmines and unexploded bombs, is considered a form of security assistance. By doing this, it would allow the U.S. government to use certain funds and resources more easily for these efforts around the world. The goal is to help countries remove dangerous explosives left over from conflicts. This helps make communities safer and allows people to use their land again.

Impact on Everyday Americans

This bill is unlikely to have a direct, immediate impact on the daily lives or finances of most everyday Americans, including those with low incomes, seniors, families, veterans, or people with disabilities. It primarily affects how the U.S. government categorizes and funds its foreign assistance programs related to global security. While it doesn't expand or cut domestic public programs, supporting demining efforts abroad could indirectly promote global stability, which can benefit U.S. foreign policy and trade interests over time.

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