A resolution recognizing April 4, 2024, 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.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 609 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution that recognizes April 4, 2024, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It also reaffirms the United States' leadership role in efforts to eliminate landmines and unexploded ordnance globally. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations but did not advance further and ultimately expired. The resolution does not contain binding legislative provisions or appropriations.
S.Res. 609 is a symbolic resolution recognizing an international observance day related to mine awareness and reaffirming U.S. leadership in mine action, but it did not pass and carries no binding legal effect.
- Designates April 4, 2024, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
- Reaffirms the United States' leadership in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance worldwide.
- The resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations but did not progress and expired.
['International organizations and NGOs involved in mine clearance and victim assistance', 'Communities affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance', 'U.S. government agencies engaged in international mine action efforts']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or create enforceable obligations, which may limit practical impact.', 'Lack of detailed implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions.', 'No direct authority or policy changes are enacted by this resolution.']
The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. It aligns with ongoing U.S. foreign policy interests in humanitarian mine action and international security cooperation. The resolution expired without further action, indicating limited legislative momentum.
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['May raise public and governmental awareness of mine action issues on the designated day.', 'Could support diplomatic and humanitarian efforts by signaling U.S. commitment to mine clearance.', 'Potentially encourages international cooperation and funding for mine action programs.']
The resolution is symbolic and does not include funding or enforceable mandates, limiting transparency and oversight requirements. Its referral to the Committee on Foreign Relations is standard procedure for such measures. No full text is available, which restricts detailed analysis of specific provisions.
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