Newhouse Supports Humanitarian Efforts, Joins Unexploded Ordnance Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after joining the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)/Demining Caucus to support life-saving programs to remove ordnance, mines, and other explosive remnants of war left on battlefields around the world.

“So many communities around the world still feel the impacts of conflicts from generations prior due to unseen dangers like unexploded mines,” said Rep. Newhouse. “I am proud to join this Caucus and work with my colleagues to not only educate and inform fellow Members of Congress of these hazards but pursue efforts to save lives and bolster America’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and human rights.”

Background:

• The UXO/Demining Caucus advocates for the support of life-saving programs that protect communities and serve U.S. security, economic, and political interests abroad. The Caucus has a global interest, as U.S. UXO and mine removal programs have been implemented in more than 100 countries since 1993. Current U.S. operations span more than 40 countries, including Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Cambodia, Colombia, Iraq, Kosovo, Laos, Sri Lanka, Syria, and Ukraine.

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