Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.

8/8/2024, 12:59 PM

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.

Bill 118 HRES 1388, also known as the "Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to recognize and support the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day, which is observed annually on July 25th.

The legislation highlights the importance of raising awareness about drowning prevention and promoting water safety measures to prevent drowning incidents. It emphasizes the need for increased education and resources to reduce the number of drowning deaths and injuries, particularly among children and vulnerable populations.

The bill calls on the US government, as well as individuals and organizations, to take action to prevent drowning incidents through initiatives such as swimming lessons, lifeguard training, and the implementation of safety regulations at pools, beaches, and other bodies of water. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1388 seeks to bring attention to the issue of drowning prevention and encourage efforts to reduce the number of drowning incidents both in the United States and around the world.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1388

Introduced on
2024-07-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/25/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.

Bill 118 HRES 1388, also known as the "Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to recognize and support the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day, which is observed annually on July 25th.

The legislation highlights the importance of raising awareness about drowning prevention and promoting water safety measures to prevent drowning incidents. It emphasizes the need for increased education and resources to reduce the number of drowning deaths and injuries, particularly among children and vulnerable populations.

The bill calls on the US government, as well as individuals and organizations, to take action to prevent drowning incidents through initiatives such as swimming lessons, lifeguard training, and the implementation of safety regulations at pools, beaches, and other bodies of water. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1388 seeks to bring attention to the issue of drowning prevention and encourage efforts to reduce the number of drowning incidents both in the United States and around the world.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/12/2024

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.


Latest Action7/25/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.