Bill · H.Res. 606· House(119-HRES-606)
Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ilhan Omar
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 bill is a resolution that supports World Drowning Prevention Day. It recognizes the impact of drowning on families and communities. The resolution encourages cooperation to develop drowning prevention policies.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+5
This supports drowning prevention and water safety, directly benefiting children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Drowning deaths are disproportionately higher in low- and middle-income countries, making this resolution particularly beneficial for low-income households.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
This resolution supports drowning prevention, which can benefit young adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
The resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day to generate attention for drowning prevention and improved water safety, which could lead to increased awareness and resources for water safety. (Resolved Clause 1)
-
Recognizing the importance of World Drowning Prevention Day as an opportunity to highlight the impact of drowning and offer lifesaving solutions is a positive step towards preventing future tragedies. (Resolved Clause 2)
-
Encouraging intergovernment cooperation to develop new drowning prevention policies, legislation, or investment could lead to concrete actions that reduce drowning incidents and improve water safety for communities. (Resolved Clause 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I am unable to identify any potential negative impacts for people based on the text provided in this bill. The bill focuses on supporting drowning prevention efforts, which are generally considered beneficial.
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+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Young Adults+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For High Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 7/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida