Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act

This bill authorizes $100 million annually (2025-2029) for U.S. humanitarian assistance to clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. It directly affects communities in these countries still threatened by UXO - responsible for over 105,000 casualties in Vietnam since 1975 - and supports survivors through medical aid and prosthetics. Key mechanisms include funding for UXO clearance, national survey updates, capacity building, and collaboration with host governments. The bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing fund usage, clearance progress, and efforts to support Hmong and other refugee communities in Laos. It also formally recognizes historical support from Southeast Asian allies during the Vietnam War era.