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H.R. 1259 — The Global Demining Protection Act — Project Euthyna

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The Global Demining Protection Act

This bill requires the Department of State to take such actions as needed to issue a waiver to allow for the immediate resumption of all State Department programs, projects, and activities related to demining, clearing of unexploded ordnance, and small arms destruction.

Other titles

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To require the resumption of demining activities, the clearance of unexploded ordnance, the destruction of small arms, and related activities by the Department of State, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

The Global Demining Protection ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 1259·House·Bill·International Affairs

Rep. Stephen F. Lynch(Democratic-Massachusetts-8)·

Feb 12, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Feb 12, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Documents

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Bill text

Feb 12, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Feb 12, 2025Introduced in House

Where it stands

In committee — the House

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On the floor — the Senate

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