Expressing the importance of swimming lessons and recognizing the danger of drowning in the United States, especially among minority children.
Declares the importance of access to swimming lessons for all U.S. communities as an integral part of drowning prevention. Condemns the persistently high rates of drowning fatalities among children, particularly among minority children.
Celebrates the passage of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and the work of initiatives to educate parents and caregivers on water safety and drowning prevention.
Encourages funding to support initiatives that provide all children access to swimming education.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9457-9459)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 57.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9459; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9546)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9459; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9546)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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