US HR331 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 23-1)
Status: Introduced on April 2 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month is an opportunity to educate people on the prevention of drowning and near drowning; (2) people should be encouraged to be aware of the hazards associated with children near swimming and water recreational facilities, use appropriate prevention strategies, and be prepared with the skills to save a child's life; (3) it is important to incorporate layers of protection, including adult supervision and the use of drain entrapment prevention and enclosures; and (4) awareness of, and volunteer involvement in, National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month should be promoted.

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Title

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month.

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-04-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
2009-04-02 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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