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H.Res. 57 (111th)

Recognizing the persistently high rates of drowning fatalities among children.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

13 January 2009

Last action

14 September 2009 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3]

Subjects

Education

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Summary

Declares the importance of access to swimming lessons for all U.S. communities as an integral part of drowning prevention. Condemns the persistent high rates of drowning fatalities among 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.

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Timeline

  1. 13 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 January 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 September 2009

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 14 September 2009

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 14 September 2009

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 September 2009

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 September 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 57.

    Source: Floor

  10. 14 September 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9457-9459)

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 September 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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