HR 3725 · 104th Congress · International Affairs
Landmine Removal Assistance Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from DOD.(1996-07-22)
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Landmine Removal Assistance Act - Directs the President to carry out a humanitarian program (including technical and financial assistance to foreign governments, the United Nations, and specified kinds of humanitarian and international organizations) to improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance. Requires an annual joint report of the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development to the Congress with respect to such program. Prohibits the use of U.S. armed forces in: (1) the detection, lifting, or destruction of antipersonnel landmines or explosive ordnance (unless it is done to support a U.S. military operation); or (2) providing such assistance as part of a military operation that does not involve U.S. armed forces. Authorizes appropriations.…
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Cosponsors (20)
18 Democrats2 Republicans