Bill · H.Res. 1188· House(119-HRES-1188)

Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.

Age: 73 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 4/20/2026
Last activity: 4/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Christopher Smith
Cosponsors: - 9 - 18

Labor and Employment

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A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for the work of open water lifeguards. It aims to recognize these individuals as first responders and emergency response providers. The text highlights that lifeguards perform essential functions to protect lives from death or serious injury. It also notes that they often perform duties such as treating and transporting victims. Finally, the resolution reaffirms that these individuals qualify as first responders due to their lifesaving work.