Bill · H.Res. 1392· House(119-HRES-1392)
Supporting the designation of a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the 4th Sunday in June.
- Introduced
- 6/25/2026
- Last activity
- 6/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Norcross
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 supports designating a "National Learn to Swim Week" starting on the fourth Sunday in June. The House of Representatives aims to raise awareness regarding water safety and encourage community action. It highlights that drowning is a leading cause of death and injury among children in the United States. The resolution suggests that learning to swim provides significant lifesaving benefits and promotes physical health. It also calls for various levels of government to promote access to swimming lessons.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically aims to reduce drowning deaths and promote physical health for children.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill highlights and seeks to address the specific lack of swimming skills among African-American children.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill highlights and seeks to address the specific lack of swimming skills among Hispanic children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in Drowning Risk: Formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among young children by 88 percent (Whereas clause).
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Improved Lifesaving Skills: Learning to swim is described as a lifesaving skill that can reduce the risk of drowning (Section 2A).
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Health and Social Benefits: Learning to swim promotes physical health, self-confidence, and inclusion in recreational and competitive aquatic activities (Whereas clause).
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Support for Lessons: The resolution suggests that Federal, State, and local governments should promote access to swimming lessons through public funding, education, and community partnerships (Section 2B).
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Educational Integration: Schools and youth-serving organizations are encouraged to include water safety education in their curricula and programs (Section 2C).
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National Safety Efforts: Congress is encouraged to support efforts to reduce drowning deaths through tracking, expanded instruction, public awareness, and infrastructure investment (Section 2E).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For African Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For White Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 6/25/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida