A resolution recognizing April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance.

This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 188) introduced by Senator Baldwin and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It designates April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action and reaffirms the United States’ leadership role in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). The resolution emphasizes the humanitarian and development benefits of demining—protecting civilians, enabling displaced people to return home, and supporting food security, education, and economic development. It also highlights the United States’ historical and ongoing commitment, including substantial foreign assistance, support for survivor services, and adherence to international agreements, while calling for continued funding and leadership to address both current and legacy mine contamination. The resolution does not itself authorize new spending or create new programs; rather, it communicates the Senate’s reaffirmation of commitment, urges ongoing funding and leadership, and underscores the importance of humanitarian demining in various global contexts, including ongoing conflicts where mines and unexploded ordnance pose urgent needs.