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Contact Congress about H.R. 1259: The Global Demining Protection Act

The State Department would have to restart overseas work that clears landmines, unexploded weapons, and small arms. The Secretary of State would use a waiver under an existing foreign aid order to restart the work as soon as practical.

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The Global Demining Protection Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Latest action on H.R. 1259: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people in countries where landmines, unexploded bombs, shells, or loose small arms still pose danger after conflict. It also affects the State Department, which would have to restart the covered programs through a waiver. Groups that run or rely on those programs could see work resume, but the bill does not say which countries or projects are included.

Why this matters: Landmines and unexploded weapons can keep killing people long after fighting ends. They can also make fields, roads, homes, and work sites unsafe. This bill could restart U.S.-backed cleanup work that lowers those risks. The wider effect on U.S. foreign aid, budgets, and partner countries would depend on which programs the State Department restarts.

Key provisions in H.R. 1259

  • The Secretary of State would have to restart every State Department program, project, and activity that clears landmines, clears unexploded bombs or shells, or destroys small arms.
  • The Secretary would have to use a waiver under section 3(e) of Executive Order 14169. That waiver is an official exception tied to the review and reshaping of U.S. foreign aid.
  • The Secretary would have to issue the waiver as soon as practical after the bill becomes law. The goal is to let the covered work restart right away.
  • The bill uses power the executive branch already has. It does not create new legal powers or build a new program structure.
  • The bill focuses on cleanup and weapons-destruction work overseas. It does not deal with U.S. policing or domestic gun policy.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 1259

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 1259

What is H.R. 1259?
The State Department would have to restart overseas work that clears landmines, unexploded weapons, and small arms. The Secretary of State would use a waiver under an existing foreign aid order to restart the work as soon as practical.
How do I support or oppose H.R. 1259?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.R. 1259?
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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 1259 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.