Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" and promoting nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon monoxide poisoning.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 934 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 934

Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as ``Carbon Monoxide Action 
 and Awareness Month'' and promoting nationwide education, prevention, 
  and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon 
                          monoxide poisoning.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            December 5, 2025

 Mr. Patronis (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as ``Carbon Monoxide Action 
 and Awareness Month'' and promoting nationwide education, prevention, 
  and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon 
                          monoxide poisoning.

Whereas carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that can 
        cause serious poisoning incidents resulting in hundreds of deaths, over 
        100,000 emergency medical care visits, and approximately 14,000 
        hospitalizations each year;
Whereas more than 400 United States citizens die annually from unintentional 
        carbon monoxide poisoning and as many as 30 to 40 percent of victims die 
        before reaching the hospital;
Whereas an estimated 76 percent of carbon monoxide poisoning cases occur in 
        residential settings, demonstrating that the greatest risk exists in 
        everyday home environments;
Whereas approximately 86,200,000 United States citizens, or 36 percent of 
        adults, have no carbon monoxide detection or alarm system in their 
        homes, leaving millions of families unprotected from a preventable 
        danger;
Whereas environmental exposures in the home, including toxic gases, such as 
        carbon monoxide, are known drivers of chronic disease, particularly 
        among children, the elderly, and immunocompromised populations;
Whereas it is important to use carbon monoxide detectors that have been tested 
        and certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory in order to 
        verify compliance with UL standards;
Whereas certification is critical to help United States citizens recognize that 
        these devices meet the standard safety and performance requirements;
Whereas national health initiatives have identified healthy homes as a critical 
        component of preventive healthcare, calling for improved public 
        awareness, strengthened safety standards, and greater coordination 
        between public agencies and private partners to address indoor 
        environmental risks;
Whereas carbon monoxide poisoning poses a significant risk after hurricanes due 
        to improper use of gasoline powered generators and those poisonings 
        could be prevented by carbon monoxide alarms and by placing gas 
        generators more than 20 feet from indoor structures;
Whereas carbon monoxide poisoning imposes a significant economic burden, costing 
        the United States more than $1,300,000,000 annually in hospital 
        expenses, emergency response, and lost productivity; and
Whereas public education, routine appliance maintenance, and the widespread 
        installation of certified carbon monoxide alarms are proven, cost-
        effective methods for preventing carbon monoxide injuries and deaths: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the recognition ``Carbon Monoxide Action and 
        Awareness Month'';
            (2) encourages Federal, State, and local agencies to 
        collaborate with public health organizations, safety advocates, 
        and first responders to expand awareness and prevention efforts 
        nationwide;
            (3) urges all United States citizens to install and 
        maintain certified carbon monoxide alarms, to test them 
        regularly, and to learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of 
        carbon monoxide poisoning;
            (4) supports continued public and private partnerships that 
        raise awareness of carbon monoxide hazards and promote healthy 
        home environments; and
            (5) commends first responders, medical professionals, and 
        community educators for their ongoing commitment to saving 
        lives through carbon monoxide prevention and education.
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